The United States is currently probing the unauthorized disclosure of highly sensitive documents detailing Israel’s military strategies in response to recent tensions with Iran, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the matter. A fourth official confirmed that the documents appear to be authentic.
The leaked documents, attributed to the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, highlight Israel’s ongoing preparations for a potential military strike following Iran’s severe ballistic missile assault on October 1. The documents, classified as top secret, were shared within the “Five Eyes” intelligence network, which includes the U.S., the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
The documents were first reported by CNN and Axios after being posted on the Telegram messaging platform. Officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, said the leak has raised concerns about the security of classified intelligence.
The investigation is focusing on how the documents were accessed, including whether they were leaked intentionally by a member of the U.S. intelligence community or acquired through another means, such as hacking. There is also a probe into whether other sensitive intelligence materials were compromised as a result of the breach.
The U.S. has advised Israel to leverage its recent success in eliminating Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to seek a ceasefire in Gaza. However, Israeli officials have repeatedly emphasized their determination to respond to Iran’s missile strike and refrain from expanding military operations in the north, which could risk sparking a broader regional conflict.
The Pentagon has acknowledged the existence of the leaked documents but declined to provide further comments on the investigation.
The Israeli military did not respond immediately to a request for comment regarding the leak of the documents.
