Mossad

Mossad Director Gofman removes two senior officials over failure to replace Iranian regime - report

The officials are the head of the Mossad’s Intelligence Directorate, who entered the position in December, and the head of the agency’s Iran division. Neither official was named in the report.

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.
Former Mossad Director David Barnea attends an event at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026.

Former Mossad head Barnea joins US defense company Ondas Inc. as new global president, chairman

A group of Basiji men in military fatigue and armed seen in the middle of Naqsh-e Jahan Square mounted on their motorcycles on the occasion of Imam Reza's (8th Shia Imam) birthday while holding Iranian flags with images of the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on April 29, 2026.

Iran's regime pays them to shoot. What happens when the money runs out? - opinion

Illustrative image of a Mossad agent standing in front of Mossad vs Iran concept flags on a wall with a crack.

Mossad foils Iranian plot to infiltrate terror cell into Israel, target senior officials


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.

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.

New Mossad chief reunites with Hatzalah medics who saved his life during October 7 at inauguration

“During those moments in the ambulance, I had no idea that the man we were treating would one day lead one of the most sensitive and important organizations in Israel,” said Moshe Weizman.

 UNITED HATZALAH medic down south, Oct. 7.

New Mossad Chief Roman Gofman: 'Iranian Shiite axis suffered a tough blow'

Gofman said that during his term, the Mossad would continue to act in the shadows to develop new capabilities and strategies that would surprise Israel's adversaries.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with newly minted Mossad Director Roman Gofman.

Outgoing Mossad chief Barnea urges Israel to topple wounded Iranian regime

If in the past, Barnea's promise seemed to be to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, this was an additional time that he doubled or even tripled down on regime change for Iran.

	 download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F250423CG505  File Size: 9682 KB  caption (en): 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,

Gofman ruling lays bare rules under dispute in Israel's political game - analysis

As Baharav-Miara warned of efforts to weaken democratic institutions, the system she was defending was in the process of rejecting her objections to one of Netanyahu’s most sensitive appointments.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and incoming Mossad chief Roman Gofman ordering the strikes on Iranian officials, March 16, 2026.

Mossad int'l relations head steps down following Gofman appointment - report

Other senior Mossad officials are expected to follow suit in the coming days, KAN added. 

Mossad logo and Israel flag are seen in this illustration taken May 6, 2025

High Court approves new Mossad chief Gofman, to begin role Tuesday

Roman Gofman is set to assume the role of Mossad chief after the High Court approved his appointment on Monday.

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.

IDF says one-third of Hezbollah’s prewar force has been killed since October 2023

The IDF said that it is trying to break the link between Hezbollah and Iran talks.

A flag of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah flutters above the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on February 16, 2026.

Attorney-General asks High Court to block Gofman appointment despite renewed committee approval

The petitions challenge Gofman’s appointment over the Ori Elmakayes affair, centering on claims that Elmakayes, then a minor, was used in 2022 by the IDF as part of an influence effort under Gofman.

Incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman arrives to a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 5, 2026.

High Court gives parties 24 hours to respond after c'tee again clears Gofman for Mossad chief

Senior appointments panel majority says new materials strengthened its support; Grunis says further probe still needed

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.