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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 51 MIN

Inside Israel's High-Stakes Intelligence Gambles: Ralph Goff

from NatSec Matters · host Beacon Global Strategies, LLC

Michael speaks with Ralph Goff, a 35-year CIA veteran and six-time Chief of Station. Ralph, now with Cipher Brief, talks about Israel's daring "Rising Lion" operation targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. He explains why Israel pursues such high-stakes missions, from the theft of Iran's nuclear archive to the targeted assassinations of top officials. Ralph also reveals the immense risk tolerance that allows the Mossad to operate so deeply inside a hostile Iranian police state.  

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