Mossad

Mossad is the national intelligence agency of Israel. It is one of the main entities in the Israeli Intelligence Community, along with Aman (military intelligence) and Shin Bet (internal security).

Mossad is responsible for intelligence collection, covert operations, and counterterrorism. In contrast to the government and military, the goals, structure and powers of the Mossad are exempt from the Basic Laws of Israel. However, its activity is subject to secret procedures that have never been published. Its director answers directly to the Prime Minister. Its counter-terrorist unit is known as Kidon.

In fiction
On the FX Network television series American Horror Story, the character of Miriam Mead worked as an agent of Mossad in the 1970s.

Notes & Trivia

 * Mossad was formed on December 13th, 1949.


 * Mossad is based out of Tel Aviv, Israel.


 * Originally known as the Central Institute for Coordination.

Films

 * World War Z

Television

 * American Horror Story: Forbidden Fruit