Washington: (Right Now News) The Pentagon has elevated its counterintelligence threat level concerning Israel due to alleged espionage concerns. This action follows a report by an American broadcasting agency.

According to the report, the US Defense Intelligence Agency has placed Israel at the highest level of potential espionage threats. US officials fear that Israel is attempting to gather information on the activities of senior American officials.

The current Middle East situation, particularly US policy on Iran and potential decisions by the Trump administration, are central to these concerns. Officials believe Israel wants to know whether the US will take military action against Iran or pursue diplomatic avenues.

NBC’s report mentions a seven-page document by the Defense Intelligence Agency detailing several incidents that heighten concerns, though specifics have not been publicly released.

It should be noted that the Israeli embassy has denied these allegations, stating that Israel does not spy on US institutions. The Pentagon and the White House have refrained from commenting on media reports.