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Wall Street Journal: U.S. Spy Net on Israel Snares Congress
National Security Agency’s targeting of Israeli leaders also swept up the content of private conversations with U.S. lawmakers
President Barack Obama announced two years ago he would curtail eavesdropping on friendly heads of state after the world learned the reach of long-secret U.S. surveillance programs.
But behind the scenes, the White House decided to keep certain allies under close watch, current and former U.S. officials said. Topping the list was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The U.S., pursuing a nuclear arms agreement with Iran at the time, captured communications between Mr. Netanyahu and his aides that inflamed mistrust between the two countries and planted a political minefield at home when Mr. Netanyahu later took his campaign against the deal to Capitol Hill.
WNU Editor: If reports that Congressional communications were monitored .... this is a big story. For the moment .... no comment from the White House or from President Obama's National Security Council on this breaking story.
More News On Reports That The NSA Monitored Communications From Congress While They Were Spying On Israeli Leaders
U.S. spying included Israeli phone calls with U.S. lawmakers - WSJ -- Reuters
Report: U.S. spying on Israel swept up members of Congress -- Politico
US snooping on Israel also caught talks with lawmakers: report -- The Hill
Obama had NSA spy on Israel during Iran nuclear deal negotiations -- Washington Times
US snooped on Netanyahu despite vows to curb spying -- NYPost
US spied on Netanyahu’s anti Iran deal lobbying — report -- Times of Israel
Wall Street Journal: US Spied on Netanyahu During Iran Deal Talks -- Haaretz
White House authorized NSA to snoop on Netanyahu, US lawmakers: report -- i24 News
NSA Spied on Netanyahu’s Office - Reports -- Sputnik
The NSA spied on Israeli prime minister during Iran talks, says WSJ -- The Verge
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Further evidence that the six billion dollars spent annually on "national security" is largely wasted on domestic political surveillance.
What else do you expect from a red diaper doper baby?
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