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A Katsa is a field intelligence officer of the Mossad, the national intelligence agency of Israel. The word katsa is a Hebrew acronym for Template:Lang-he, "intelligence officer", literally "gathering officer". A katsa collects information and runs agents, similar to a case officer of the CIA.

Mossad Katsas often utilise Sayanim, singular: Sayan, (Template:Lang-he, lit. Helpers, Assistants) for their operations. The concept of Sayanim was started by Meir Amit. They are recruited to provide logistical support for Mossad operations. A car Sayan running a rental agency, for instance, could help Mossad agents rent a car without the usual documentation. Sayanim are often non-Israeli citizens but have full loyalty to the state of Israel and can be a dual national. The usage of Sayanim allows the Mossad to operate with a slim budget yet conduct vast operations worldwide. The support that Sayanim provide is unpaid.

Notable katsas

References

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