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"They are our partners in confronting many mutual challenges. Any suggestion otherwise is baseless and contrary to the spirit and practice of the security cooperation between our two countries."
CIA officials declined comment. Tensions remain strained. The National Security Agency (NSA) keeps close tabs on Israel. Reagan's "trust but verify" comment applies.
Washington's mindful of Israel's belligerence. It doesn't want to be caught napping if it attacks a neighbor without its knowledge.
Matthew Aid wrote "The Secret Sentry: The Untold History of the National Security Agency." He said America began spying on Israel before 1948. Hebrew linguists now monitor intercepted communications.
Israel isn't Washington's most trusted ally. Select others have that distinction. They include Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. They share intelligence and agree not to spy on each other.
Israel has "second-tier" status. It's called "Friends on Friends," it comes from the phrase "Friends don't spy on Friends." The arrangement dates back decades.
Israel's Mossad and Shin Bet are "suspected of recruiting US officials and trying to steal American secrets."
Earlier, two female CIA officers were fired for having unreported Israeli contacts. One admitted a relationship with an Israeli Foreign Ministry official.
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