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A '''katsa''' is a field ] officer of ]. He or she collects information and runs agents, similar to the ] of the ].


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==Operation==
There are typically 30-40 katsas at a time, operating mainly in ] and somewhat in the ]. They have operated to a lesser degree in ] and ]. Some sources even suggest that they have had a presence in the ] in a unit called '']''. Most of the information being gathered for Israel is on the ]. Because it is more difficult to operate in Arab countries, the Mossad recruits many of its agents in Europe. While some katsas are stationed permanently in foreign countries, others are moved among operations, hence their nickname 'jumpers'. The number of katsas is much smaller than that of other major ] because of the ], volunteer non-Israeli ]s who provide logistical support around the world. Most katsas are former members of the ], though Mossad itself is a civilian service.

==Organization==
Katsas are organized under the Mossad Head of Operations, in a division known as ''Tsomet'' (intersection) or ''Melucha'' (kingdom). They are further split into three geographic branches:
*Isarelis Branch: Includes the ], ], ], and the 'jumper' katsas who move between operations.
*Branch B: Covers ], ], and ].
*Branch C: Covers ], ], ], and ].

==Training==
In searching for candidates, the Mossad administers a variety of ], as well as assessing their own current needs. If selected, a candidate must go through and pass the Mossad training academy, the ''Midrasha'', located near the town of ]. There they are taught the ] of intelligence gathering for approximately three years. The main priority of training is to teach katsas how to find, recruit, and cultivate agents, including how to clandestinely communicate with them. They also learn how to avoid being the subject of foreign ], by avoiding car and foot ], and by preventing foreign agents from creating 'traps' at meetings. Although katsas do not always carry a weapon, each is trained in the use of the .22 ] pistol. Even once training is completed, trainees will spend an apprenticeship period working on varying projects before becoming full fledged katsas.


==Known and possible katsas==
*''']''': The author of '']'', which describes how he worked as a katsa for five years.
*''']''': Led a group of Mossad officers who mistakenly killed an innocent ] in the ] in ].
**Mossad officers also involved in Lillehammer affair:
**]
**] aka Leslie Orbaum
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**] aka Patricia Lesley Roxburgh
*''']''': Claims in his book ''Vengeance'' to have led ] in response to the ], which is now the basis for the movie '']'' by ].

==References==
*Ostrovsky, Victor. ''By Way of Deception-The making and unmaking of a Mossad Officer''. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990. ISBN 0-9717595-0-2
*Thomas Gordon. ''Gideon's Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad''. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1999. ISBN 0-312-25284-6
*Thomas, Gordon. Martin, Dillon. ''Robert Maxwell, Israel's Superspy: The Life and Murder of a Media Mogul''. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2002. ISBN 0-7867-1295-3

==External links==
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