Mossad

Mossad's new chief Gofman ousts deputy director A. during first week of term

"The head of the Mossad wished to express his deep appreciation to A. for his 22 years of operational service in the Mossad," read a statement by Mossad Director Gofman.

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Incoming 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 speaks at the signing of an MOU on artificial intelligence between Israel and Azerbaijan, February 3, 2026.

IDF deployed commandos, intelligence units to Azerbaijan during Iran war - CNN

IDF commandos, intelligence personnel, and Mossad operatives were reportedly deployed to Azerbaijan during Operation Roaring Lion, providing a forward position near Iran's border, sources told CNN.

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Mossad chief David Barnea attends a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.

Ex-top Mossad official: Barnea led agency to unprecedented operational reach - interview

Former senior Mossad official Ilan Rom says Barnea’s leadership expanded the agency’s capabilities, allowing dozens of operations at once and boosting Israel’s regional influence.

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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.

David Barnea's Mossad revolution: How the spy agency became a war-fighting juggernaut - exclusive

After decades in the agency, and five years at its top, including some of the most crucial in Israel's history, Barnea also has some critical viewpoints which Israel and the world can learn from.

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Inside Israel’s secret operation to turn Hezbollah’s beepers into bombs - exclusive

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Insider 'Adam Feyn' reveals stunning details of Mossad’s “beepers” operation against Hezbollah in his new book, explaining the strategy and high-stakes decisions behind the mission.

MAY 21, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
MOSSAD OPERATIVE ‘Adam Feyn,’ who recently published a book in Hebrew called ‘Hoda’ah Goralit’ (Fateful Message), exploring the Hezbollah beeper operation, provides his first English-language interview about it to ‘The Jerusalem Post.’

Mossad appointment controversy: Court orders advisory c'tee reconvene, missed critical information

The decision, issued by a three-panel composed of Justices Dafna Barak-Erez, Ofer Grosskopf, and Alex Stein, serves as an intermediate decision that could shine light on what information Gofman knew.

MAY 19, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
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.

A-G files indictment against MK Gotliv over alleged disclosure of Shin Bet employee’s identity

"As I have made clear, I intend to convince the members of Knesset that the exposure of Bressler’s partner was done as part of, and for the purpose of, fulfilling my role," Gotliv stated.

MAY 19, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
MK Tally Gotliv attends to a Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem. March 23, 2026.

Declassified affidavit says Gofman denied approving intel. material transfer to Telegram channels

Declassified IDF affidavit shows Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman denied approving division intelligence sent to Telegram, key to High Court petitions on his appointment.

MAY 19, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
Incoming Mossad director Roman Gofman arrives to a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

High Court orders classified Gofman affidavit transferred to relevant respondents

The court said the classified affidavit must be sent to cleared respondents before it decides how to proceed.

MAY 18, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez at a hearing on a petition against the appointment of Roman Gofman as the next head of the Mossad at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, May 12, 2026; illustrative.

Gofman rejects A-G’s classified update in High Court Mossad appointment case

Gofman’s lawyer, Ohad Shalem, argued that the A-G's office repeatedly claimed to hold classified documents while, according to Gofman, those materials contained nothing relevant to the petitions.

MAY 17, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
Incoming Mossad director Roman Gofman arrives to a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visited UAE during Op. Roaring Lion, sources confirm

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the UAE secretly during Operation Roaring Lion, accompanied by a US delegation, to strengthen strategic cooperation and discuss defense against Iran.

MAY 15, 2026ByAMIR BOHBOT
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

Editor's Notes: The Mossad has always been led by outsiders - comment

The Roman Gofman fight is about more than the Mossad. It is about who Israel's security elite is willing to let inside.

MAY 15, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN
Incoming Mossad director Roman Gofman arrives to a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

Mossad appointment case: A-G to submit classified material not presented at hearing

The move follows a Wednesday hearing on the case against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appointment of Gofman.

MAY 14, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
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.

Mossad chief, Shin Bet head visited UAE to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report

The report comes just after the WSJ published that the UAE was behind some of the recent strikes against Iranian assets, such as the attacks on Lavan Island's refinery at the beginning of April.

MAY 13, 2026BySHIR PERETS
Mossad chief David Barnea (L) and Shin Bet chief David Zini at a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026.