Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has announced that it dismantled an alleged intelligence cell linked to Israel’s –
Mossad that was operating inside Turkey and consisted of two individuals.
According to Turkish intelligence sources, one of the suspects is a Turkish national, while the second is of Palestinian origin but holds Turkish citizenship.
Investigators say the two were recruited by Mossad in 2012 following years of surveillance and monitoring.
The investigation revealed that the suspects met with Mossad officers in two separate countries — one in Europe and another in Asia — where they reportedly underwent extensive vetting, including polygraph tests.
Turkish authorities allege that the suspects attempted to sell drone-related components to a Palestinian engineer affiliated with a Gaza-based armed group who was assassinated in Tunisia in 2016.
The operation was allegedly designed to establish a commercial link using samples provided by Mossad before the killing took place.
In addition, the suspects are accused of gathering intelligence on Palestinian figures opposed to Israel who were residing in Turkey.
The probe further uncovered what Turkish officials described as preparations for a broader covert operation.
According to MIT, the two individuals assisted in setting up three front companies registered abroad.
These companies were allegedly intended to procure specific materials from— selected countries and route them through Asia-
based firms to reach an end user identified as an Israeli intelligence target.
Turkish authorities say the investigation highlights continued foreign intelligence-
activity inside the country and underscores Ankara’s determination to —
counter espionage operations that threaten its national security.
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