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Mossad, CIA, DGSE, MIT: Syrian 'war criminal' general's relationships with web of Western intelligence

General Khaled al-Halabi, who had passed on information about Bashar al-Assad's regime, was initially exfiltrated to France.
General Khaled al-Halabi, who had passed on information about Bashar al-Assad's regime, was initially exfiltrated to France. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images via AFP

Intelligence Online has traced the exact path of the former Syrian general, now facing trial in Austria, who spied on the regime for which he also tortured. Far from being a purely Mossad operation, his activities over the years involved many other agencies.

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Germany, Ukraine
German counter-intelligence tracks down spies infiltrating hackathons

The European Defence Tech Hub hackathon at DeltaQuad HQ in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 28 March 2025.
The European Defence Tech Hub hackathon at DeltaQuad HQ in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 28 March 2025. © Toby Sterling/Reuters

In Hamburg and then Berlin, the MAD foiled two attempts to sneak into events organised by the European Defence Tech Hub. A Taiwanese participant and a Berlin-based consultant of Russian origin were targeting strategic projects for Ukraine.

The Agencies' Gazette
SGDSN audited, UK Foreign Office cuts, Italy inspired by Viginum, Myanmar mercenaries, Solomon Islands compromises

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceSGDSN audit launched

United KingdomForeign Office plans drastic cuts

ItalyRome looks to France to fight foreign interference

EstoniaBook published on ex-legionnaires' adventures in Myanmar

China/AustraliaThe Solomon Islands reach middle ground in Pacific standoff

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