David Barnea

Gofman takes Mossad by storm, as spy org. ramps up plans to topple Islamic regime

New Mossad Director Roman Gofman, the first outsider to lead the spy agency since 2011, is exploring new methods to topple Iran's Islamic regime.

Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds first working meeting with the Director of the Mossad Roman Gofman at the Mossad headquarters.

Netanyahu holds first working meeting with new Mossad chief Gofman

ONE OF the Mossad’s notable failures is the botched assassination attempt of then-Hamas leader Khaled Mashal in 1997. The organization’s incoming chief, Roman Gofman, will need to both examine and reform the Mossad’s inner workings.

Middle Israel: Roman Gofman's Mossad successes will be measured by Barnea's failures - opinion

President Isaac Herzog hosts the President's Decoration Award Ceremony at the president house in Jerusalem. October 22, 2025.

Herzog awards Mossad, IAI, IAF prize for capability-expanding classified system - exclusive


Israel will be in Iran for years to come, Mossad head David Barnea says

In a talk to agents, he said they have achieved 'unimaginable' heights in Iran ops.

 Head of Mossad David Barnea attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 23, 2025.

US, Iran set third round of nuclear talks - what's next? - analysis

Technical experts on each side are already meeting up to discuss specific, concrete solutions and terms for complex problems.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Mossad director, Dermer seemingly unable to deter Witkoff from Iran nuclear strategy

There has been deep concern that Trump's admin does not understand the importance of the details of setting back Iran's nuclear program.

 Mossad Director David Barnea, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff (Illustrative).

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet heads not invited to security cabinet discussion

Officially, security agency heads were not invited to attend given the meeting would be a briefing on PMs visits to Hungary and Washington.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services and Mossad chief David Barnea attend a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.

Fights between PM, his negotiating team over ‘credit’ for speeding up hostage exchange

Netanyahu and top security officials trade blame and credit over the latest hostage deal, as tensions rise over the October 7 probe and shifts in the negotiation team.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025

Ron Dermer to replace Mossad chief as Israel's Gaza phase two lead negotiator, 'Post' confirms

Ron Dermer is known for his deep personal and political alignment with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of US President Donald Trump's administration.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025

Gaza hostage deal talks: Mossad, not Dermer, leads talks, but not on phase two - analysis

Barnea is still running that process to ensure the receipt of each hostage from Hamas as part of Phase I of the January 19 – March 1 deal.

Mossad director David Barnea seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)

Israel's Ron Dermer 'hesitant' on pushing Gaza deal, hostage father says

To all the hostages who hear me now, know that the fight is ongoing, and we are not giving up on you," Aloni said.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025

Israeli officials expect Hamas to comply with Saturday hostage release

Hamas will likely comply because it has an interest that Israel will withdraw its forces from the Netazrim corridor, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post.

 People walk past posters of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, ahead of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, January 16, 2025.

Behind the scenes: Mossad's role in nailing down the Hamas ceasefire

Barnea has made no fully public comments and endeavored to stay in the shadows.

Mossad director David Barnea seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)