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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

Netanyahu to meet Trump's Mideast envoy amid hostage negotiation developments

Witkoff arrives in Israel on surprise visit with optimism deal could be soon finalized; sources say agreement 90% complete, but disagreements persist over transitioning from humanitarian stage to subsequent phases of deal

Itamar Eichner | 01.11.25

Hostage families in purgatory between hope and despair as negotiations drag along

As negotiations with Hamas continue over a potential hostage release, families protest government inaction, file legal petitions, and demand the immediate return of all hostages; Delays in Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea’s travel to Qatar highlight stalled proceedings

ynet correspondents | 01.07.25

Mossad chief to head to Qatar as hostage release talks reach critical stage

U.S. Special Mid-East envoy Brett McGurk also in Doha; Netanyahu summons ministerial consultation although claims it is not about hostages

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Alexandra Lukash | 01.05.25

פיצוץ בחודיידה תימן ו דוד דדי ברנע ראש מוסד

'Go for the head': Mossad chief urges strike on Iran over Yemen amid Houthi attacks

David Barnea recommends at high-level discussions targeting Iran in response to missile and drone launches of Yemeni militia; Netanyahu vows decisive action against Houthis

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 12.22.24

פרס ביטחון ישראל הוענק לצוותים של משרד הביטחון, צה"ל, המוסד, השב"כ והתעשיות הביטחוניות על פרויקטים טכנולוגיים שהשפיעו על הישגי צה"ל במלחמת חרבות ברזל

David's Sling and Namer APC awarded Israel Defense Prize: 'Groundbreaking work'

Israel Defense Prize honors teams from Defense Ministry, IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet and defense industries for transformative projects enhancing military capabilities and strategic operations with cutting-edge technology and intelligence

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 11.04.24

דדי ברנע ,ויליאם ברנס ראש ה CIA ,ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן בן ג'אסם אאל ת'אני

Hostage negotiations summit in Doha concludes with progress reported

Talks cover several proposals by mediators, with sources indicating momentum toward aligning these frameworks within the week; officials aim to convene follow-up summit, potentially engaging Hamas directly

Itamar Eichner | 10.28.24

‘We’re negotiating with ourselves’: Israeli officials pessimistic as hostage talks resume

In first summit since Sinwar’s death, Israel remains skeptical of Egypt's proposal, while officials stress any cease-fire requires Hezbollah and Iran to pressure Hamas toward negotiations

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 10.28.24