Israeli Mossad Chief's Phone Stolen

11/03/2004| IslamWeb

A cell phone belonging to the chief of the Israeli Mossad spy agency was stolen last month, and the theft might compromise sensitive security information, police said Wednesday. Mossad chief Meir Dagan's phone has not been found, and no suspects have been arrested, said Israeli police spokesman Gil Kleiman. Israeli military censorship lifted a publication ban on Wednesday. The phone was taken from Dagan's car in Tel Aviv last month, police said. It was unclear if the theft was random or intended to obtain security information. The cell phone may have contained telephone numbers, ranks and other information on top Israeli security officials and access to the army's Internet network, Israeli media reported. On Feb. 8, an Israeli TV station reported the theft of a sensitive item from a security official, but military censorship banned publication of further details until Wednesday. Dagan, former army general, was appointed to head the Mossad in 2002. **PHOTO CAPTION*** Mossad chief Meir Dagan.