Mossad: The national intelligence agency of the State of Israel, headquartered in Tel Aviv. Established in 1949, its primary mission is to ensure Israel’s security through intelligence collection, covert operations, and counter-terrorism activities beyond its borders. One of the world's largest espionage agencies, the Mossad's work include foiling threats involving advanced weaponry, neutralising terror threats against Israeli and Jewish targets abroad, and fostering covert diplomatic ties and even assassinations.