Mossad (Hebrew: המוסד‎, Arabic: الموساد‎, abbreviation of HaMossad leModi'in uleTafkidim Meyuchadim (Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations) (Hebrew: המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים‎ Arabic: الموساد للاستخبارات والمهام الخاصة‎ al-Mūssād li'l-Istikhbārāt wa'l-Mahāmm al-Khāṣṣa) is the national intelligence agency of Israel. The Mossad is responsible for intelligence collection and covert operations including targeted killings and paramilitary activities beyond Israel's borders, bringing Jews to Israel from countries where official Aliyah agencies are forbidden, and protecting Jewish communities worldwide. It is one of the main entities in the Israeli Intelligence Community, along with Aman (military intelligence) and Shin Bet (internal security), but its director reports directly to the Prime Minister.