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Behind Israel’s recognition of Somaliland: years of quiet Mossad involvement

Israel becomes the first UN member to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state, drawing condemnation from Somalia, Turkey and Egypt; the move reflects strategic interests near Houthi-controlled areas and years of quiet Mossad engagement

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.25

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

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

Gofman’s nomination for Mossad chief faces scrutiny over alleged irregular practices

Grunis Committee seeks additional testimony from military over alleged online influence operation involving a minor as Netanyahu, top generals and Mossad chief voice support

Yossi Yehoshua | 12.25.25

עקיל קשאוורז, הוצא להורג באיראן באשמת ריגול למען ישראל

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad spy' accused of 200 surveillance missions

Iran executed 27-year-old Aghil Keshavarz after convicting him of spying for Israel, saying he was caught photographing an army division headquarters; officials said a coded notebook was found in his hotel room and Israel-linked messages on his phone

Lior Ben Ari, AP | 12.20.25

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

פינוי הפצועים בירי ההמוני בבונדיי ביץ' באוסטרליה

Sydney Hanukkah massacre death toll rises to 15 as Mossad assists Bondi Beach probe

Israeli intelligence is assisting Australian authorities in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre investigation as Jewish leaders say rising antisemitism, government inaction and organized incitement made the attack feel inevitable

Nitza Lowenstein, Bondi Beach, Itamar Eichner | 12.14.25

Netanyahu’s Mossad pick floated giving nuclear arms to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey

In a 2019 academic paper, Roman Gofman proposed a new multi-polar nuclear balance in the Middle East with Russia, China and the US to counter Iran

Uri Blau, Shomrim | 12.09.25

Spins upon spins: from Netanyahu’s pardon to draft law and Mossad shake-up

Who would have believed that Netanyahu’s pardon drama would fade into history, be replaced by a vote on the draft law, and the next day give way to serious talk of replacing the head of the Mossad?

Sima Kadmon | 12.06.25

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

Teen once used in IDF op says Mossad pick Gofman is 'danger to Israel’s security'

Uri Elmakias says he was used and abandoned as a 17-year-old in an unauthorized IDF influence operation, later spending more than a year in detention before charges were dropped, while officers involved received only internal reprimands

Idan Bloemhof | 12.04.25

‘Crafty bastard with knife between his teeth, but no English’: Mossad pick draws criticism

Officials say Netanyahu bypassed Mossad-backed candidates to appoint Roman Gofman, prompting concern over his lack of intelligence experience and possible resignations, while allies say his loyalty, discretion and aggressive thinking suit role

Itamar Eichner | 12.04.25

תא"ל רומן גופמן שנפצע קשה בקרבות ב מלחמה

Roman Gofman, once a teenage immigrant, now Netanyahu confidant set to lead the Mossad

Wounded while fighting Hamas on October 7, the Belarus-born armored corps officer rose through frontline commands and weathered a controversial episode involving an unauthorized influence effort before becoming one of Netanyahu’s closest advisers

Ron Crissy | 12.04.25

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

Mossad foils Iranian plot to attack Israeli targets in Africa, report says

Iran's Quds Force operatives recruit proxy network of Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and local Africans to gather intel and carry out attacks on Israeli diplomats in Senegal and Uganda; plot uncovered through joint intelligence efforts with friendly African nations

Itamar Eichner | 11.26.25

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