David Barnea
High Court petition seeks to block Gofman’s Mossad appointment over Elmakayes affair
The petition was filed after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Gofman’s appointment, after he cleared the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, and ahead of his scheduled June 2 entry.
Mossad chief Barnea: Iran mission incomplete until it results in regime change
Roman Gofman’s Mossad chief appointment signals a paradigm shift - analysis
Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record
Netanyahu sends adviser Ophir Falk to join hostage talk delegation, excludes security heads
Prime Minister Netanyahu sent advisor Ophir Falk and Mossad chief David Barnea to Qatar for hostage discussions. Falk's role is oversight, amid tensions over his inclusion in previous talks.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: 'We are closer to a deal than we have ever been'
Earlier, Netanyahu sent a team led by Mossad Director David Barnea to participate in further negotiations for a deal after Hamas dropped its demand for an upfront pledge that Israel ends the war.
Mossad head will fly to Qatar, Shin Bet chief to Egypt, PMO confirms
It should be noted that it was already indicated earlier that Hamas would reject the US proposed plan, which included concessions from Israel.
Netanyahu rejected Gaza deal outline before meeting hostage families - report
As families worry about the fate of their loved ones, N12 reported that Netanyahu was presented with a framework for a deal but rejected it.
Israel accepts US hostage deal compromise, awaits Hamas response
There were major disagreements in the Israeli delegation about the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released, and no major breakthrough has happened in the talks since.
Hostage deal gaps narrow as Israel and US join talks in Qatar
Mossad Chief David Barnea to meet CIA Director William Burns in Qatar. Blinken says gaps between Hamas and Israel narrowing in hostage talks.
Mossad chief-led delegation leaves for extended Hamas hostage negotiations
The official explained that this is the first time since the current round of negotiations started that the negotiating team has more specific positions and discretion to finalize a variety of items.
Mossad chief expected to resume Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha on Sunday
The talks between Israel, Qatar, and Egypt will reportedly focus on remaining gaps between Israel and Hamas, including over prisoner releases and humanitarian aid.
Mossad: Hamas wants to ignite region on Ramadan more than it wants a hostage deal
The Mossad charged that Hamas is seeking to escalate tensions ahead of Ramadan at the expense of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Israel to send delegation to Qatar amid optimism about hostage deal
Israel has insisted that any deal must allow for the IDF to complete its military campaign against Hamas.
