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Mossad chief: Iran campaign will end only with regime change

David Barnea says Israel never expected Iran’s regime to fall during initial fighting, amid reports it misled Donald Trump; vows campaign will continue beyond strikes in Tehran until 'existential threat' is removed

Itamar Eichner | 04.14.26

Mossad chief Barnea opposes Netanyahu's pick for successor over past conduct

Barnea cited a past incident involving use of a minor in an intelligence operation, while IDF chief backed Gofman; advisory panel approved the appointment despite internal opposition and dissenting opinion by its head

Itamar Eichner | 04.13.26

ראש המוסד דוד (דדי) ברנע בכנס לרגל 50 שנה למלחמת יום כיפור

Mossad chief Barnea heads to US amid regional tensions with Iran

Director is expected to meet in Miami with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, missile arsenal, regional proxy forces and the war in Gaza

Itamar Eichner | 01.16.26

Mossad drops gloves, publicly accuses Qatar of incitement against Israel

A Mossad statement aimed at Liberman included a rare line: for the first time, it openly accused Qatar of inciting against Israel and spreading disinformation; the agency, which maintains ties with Doha, stayed silent during negotiations, citing responsibility for human lives

Itamar Eichner | 12.25.25

Mossad swats down lawmaker's claim of media coordination with Qatar

Intelligence agency issues rare public rebuke after Avigdor Liberman alleges New York meeting with Qatari officials included effort to improve Doha’s image, saying focus was Gaza and Hamas officials

Itamar Eichner | 12.25.25

Mossad chief warns Iran will build nuclear weapons once given the chance

David Barnea accuses Tehran of deceiving the world and enriching uranium to near-weapons grade, says regime remains determined to develop a bomb; vows Israel will prevent any 'bad deal' and act with US to stop revival of nuclear program

Itamar Eichner | 12.17.25

זה שיוצא (מימין) ברנע, וזה שנכנס (משמאל) גופמן, בהערכת מצב עם ראש הממשלה נתניהו | צילום: אבי אוחיון לע"מ

Netanyahu’s Mossad pick: how Roman Gofman became PM’s most influential wartime adviser

Opinion: Military secretary’s appointment, shaped by his deep wartime influence over the prime minister, raises urgent questions about experience, accountability and the political forces now reshaping the spy agency’s future

Yossi Yehoshua | 12.05.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו החליט למנות את מזכירו הצבאי, אלוף רומן גופמן, לראש המוסד הבא

Netanyahu taps his military secretary as next Mossad chief

PM selects Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman after interviewing multiple candidates; he will succeed Mossad Director David Barnea when Barnea’s five-year term ends in June 2026

Amir Ettinger | 12.04.25

Report: Security chiefs urge Netanyahu to pursue ceasefire over Gaza City assault

Top officials, including IDF chief, Mossad director and foreign minister, warn full takeover could force Israel into military rule in Gaza, pressing for partial deal to free hostages, but Netanyahu insists on Hamas’s total defeat

Ynet | 09.05.25

בנימין נתניהו, ראש ממשלת קטאר ו חליל אל-חיה

‘Keep Qatar deeply involved’: Mossad plane landing in Doha could hint revived Gaza talks

Private jet linked to Israeli spy agency lands in Qatari capital, sparking speculation of renewed indirect ceasefire negotiations, as Hamas and Egyptian officials hold renewed discussions in Cairo

Itamar Eichner, Noa Lutski | 08.14.25

תיעוד מתקיפת מערכת הגנה האווירית האיראנית באמצעות טילים מדויקים

'Historic days for Israel': Mossad chief says crippled Iran nuclear threat

David Barnea hails 12-day campaign as a turning point, credits CIA and IDF for joint success: ‘We were prepared for this moment’; warns Mossad will 'keep a close watch on every project in Iran' to prevent future threats

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.25.25

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב וסיור שטח במרחב רפיח ברצועת עזה

IDF warns of Gaza escalation if no progress made in hostage talks

Mossad director David Barnea to meet with Qatar's Mohammed Al Thani, in first meeting since removal from negotiation team

Moran Azulay, Yoav Zitun | 04.24.25

Ron Dermer, Mossad director Barnea to meet Witkoff ahead of Iran talks

Israeli officials to meet U.S. envoy as second round of negotiations is set to take place in Rome on Saturday amid reports of Washington having blocked plan by Jerusalem to attack nuclear sites

News Agencies | 04.18.25

Senior official accuses Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs for 'only making concessions' in hostage negotiations

The unamed official claimed that the change in the negotiating team removing security chiefs and replacing them with allied minister directly resulted in the planned release of six hostages on Saturday

Itamar Eichner | 02.19.25

משפחות חטופים ופעילים פורשים על הכביש רשימת ענק הכוללת את 100 החטופים

Netanyahu approves Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar to advance hostage deal talks

Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs will lead delegation alongside military officials; decision comes following prime minister's meetings with U.S. officials

Roy Rubinstein, Yuval Karni, Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover | 01.11.25