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Netanyahu’s pick for Mossad director could spark senior resignations

Outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea openly opposes Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman’s appointment, while the agency prepares a June 2 handover ceremony as the High Court weighs petitions challenging the nomination

Itamar Eichner, Netael Bandel | 05.18.26

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

UAE bristles at disclosure of Netanyahu visit, but ties hold, officials say

'They know today who their real friends are': Abu Dhabi denied Netanyahu visited after a wave of disclosures on Israeli security coordination, but Israeli officials say the embarrassment will not derail the strategic alliance

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.14.26

Report: Mossad chief visited UAE during Iran war to help coordinate military moves

Israel reportedly sent Iron Dome batteries and troops to the UAE, while Abu Dhabi allegedly struck an Iranian refinery and faced missile and drone fire in response

ynet | 05.13.26

Mossad chief warned Gofman case crossed agency’s red lines, opinion reveals

Newly released dissent by retired judge Asher Grunis details David Barnea’s objections, citing the alleged use of a minor in an unauthorized military influence operation and warning that Mossad’s secrecy demands stricter integrity standards

Netael Bandel | 05.10.26

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

Barnea: Mossad obtained intel from enemy’s ‘most guarded secrets’ in Iran, Lebanon ops

The agency chief did not address reports that his early wartime assessments on Iran were overly optimistic, including claims he believed Mossad could help fuel unrest against the regime

Itamar Eichner | 04.28.26

דדי ברנע בטקס הדלקת נר זיכרון ברחבת הכותל המערבי

Mossad chief reveals agent killed abroad in 2023, played key role in Iran operations

David Barnea says agent M. died outside Israel during a secret mission, helped lay the groundwork for recent operations against Iran; identity and circumstances remain classified

Itamar Eichner | 04.21.26

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

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