Citing current and former US officials, the reports claim that the DIA recently circulated an internal message announcing the change in Israel s threat designation.

The move is said to reflect concerns within the Pentagon that Israel has intensified efforts to monitor senior US officials and obtain sensitive information.

According to the reports, American officials fear that Israel is seeking intelligence on the Trump administration s internal deliberations and policy decisions regarding conflicts in the Middle East, particularly those involving Iran.

Sources said a seven-page DIA assessment described Israel s human intelligence and technical intelligence-gathering capabilities as being at a "critical" level. The document reportedly also outlined several incidents that contributed to heightened US concerns.

The Israeli Embassy in Washington has strongly denied the allegations, stating that Israel does not spy on US institutions or government officials.

"Israel s intelligence activities are directed at its enemies, not its allies," an embassy spokesperson said, dismissing the claims as false and politically motivated.

A White House official also rejected the report, describing it as inaccurate and based on sources lacking knowledge of the situation.

The Pentagon declined to comment, while the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has not issued a public response.

The report noted that although intelligence gathering among allies is not uncommon, some US officials believe Israeli activities have recently become more aggressive than what is typically expected between partner nations.

The development comes amid reports of policy disagreements between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Iran and military operations in Lebanon.

Media reports have suggested that the two leaders recently held a tense phone conversation regarding the direction of Middle East policy.

According to the report, US officials already employ additional security precautions during visits to Israel, including the use of secure communications equipment and heightened vigilance when discussing sensitive matters.

While intelligence cooperation between the United States and Israel remains strong, concerns over alleged espionage activities could place additional strain on trust between the two long-standing allies, the report said.