PoliticsSeptember 3, 2026

counterespionage

KOWN-ter-es-pee-uh-nahzh

Definition

The practice of investigating and preventing foreign intelligence agencies from gathering information about one's own government or security agency.

Etymology

Derived from the English prefix 'counter-' meaning 'against' and the French word 'espionnage', which itself comes from the Old French 'espion', meaning 'spy'.

In the news

The article lists counterespionage as one of the essential responsibilities of the Shin Bet, highlighting why former officials believed a director with intelligence experience was necessary.

High Court" Former Shin Bet officials must reveal names to Zini after petition

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The Jerusalem Post

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