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Snowden Leak: Operation Anarchist Tapped Into Israeli Drone Data

According to newly released data from whistle-blower Edward Snowden, US and British spy agencies regularly hacked into live video feeds from Israeli drones and fighter jets during operations over Gaza. NSA and GCHQ were looking for signs of possible IDF strikess against Iran, in a classified top-secret operation code-named Anarchist. Russia Today reports: A new portion of Edward Snowden’s data reportedly obtained by the Intercept sheds light on Israeli drone operations over Gaza strip. The revelations offer rare visual evidence Israel – Washington’s close ally – flies large armed drones capable of hitting ground targets and that could also “reach Iran.” Under a top-secret operation codenamed Anarchist, UK’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) in cooperation with the US National Security Agency, frequently targeted Israeli drones from Cyprus. The Anarchist operated from a Royal Air Force compound in the Troodos Mountains, near Mount Olympus, the highest point on the island. Both NSA and GCHQ regarded the Troodos installation as a “jewel in the crown” due to its unique location that allowed eavesdropping on Israeli drone signals, according to the Intercept. The first public images of armed Israeli drones? https://t.co/WWr0dboI0L https://t.co/WWr0dboI0L pic.twitter.com/EzVNZNBLIw — Henrik Moltke (@moltke) January 29, 2016 “This access is indispensable [...]