Tel Aviv:A senior operative of Israel's intelligence unit Mossad was reportedly killed outside the country during a mission. The agent, identified by Mossad chief David Barnea by the first Hebrew letter of his name, “Mem", was instrumental in preparing the groundwork forOperation RoaringLion against Iran.

Barnea, while addressing a remembrance day ceremony for the fallen intelligence officers, praised "Mem" for his contribution in complex missions. "I think about the fallen Mossad members and their choice to contribute over the years to Israel’s security," the Mossad chief said during his address, as quoted by The Times of Israel.

Notably, Mossad rarely acknowledges the loss of its intelligence operatives. "During Operation Roaring Lion, my thoughts and heart were filled with pride in the person and work of ‘Mem,’ who fell outside of Israel while fulfilling his duties,” he said, while referring to the recent war with Iran.

Barnea also said that the operation led by ‘Mem’ combined creativity, cunning, and advanced technology and significantly influenced the success of the campaign against Iran.

Notably, the Mossad agent died in an apparent boat accident in Italy in May 2023. After his death, he was named as 50-year-old Erez Shimoni by the Italian media, reported The Times of Israel. However, his real identity was not revealed.

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As per the Italian media, the gathering where "Mem" died was a working meeting of intelligence agents. As per reports, 19 out of 23 people on board were working or former Israeli and Italian agents.

Israel launched "Operation Roaring Lion" on February 28 this year against Iran. This operation was conducted in coordination with the US. Notably, Washington is also carrying out a military operation against Iran under the codename "Operation Epic Fury'. On the first day of the US-Israeli military campaign, top Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were killed.

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