Head Of Mossad

Mossad in crisis? Why Roman Gofman's firings and Iran strategy tell a more complicated story

The Mossad claimed that the N12 report “recycles old stories and allegations while artificially linking unrelated events and taking them out of context, in an attempt to manufacture a crisis."

Taken before his appointment as Mossad Chief, 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 chief Yossi Cohen at a Taglit conference, November 2, 2026.

Former Mossad chief calls Saudi Crown Prince 'not a mature enough person' at Taglit conference

Mossad Chief Roman Gofman waits before a joint press conference of US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu in the State Dining Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

Mossad chief meets CIA director as US, Israel coordinate on Iran - report

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.

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


Netanyahu in cabinet meeting: Mossad a 'glorious organization'

“I want to make something clear,” Netanyahu said at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting, “the Mossad is not a criminal organization."

Benjamin Netanyahu at a weekly cabinet meeting, June 3, 2018

1962: Mossad agents, Egyptian missile plots and German scientists

The following is an excerpt from Ronen Bergman’s ‘Rise and Kill First,' published by Random House.

EGYPTIAN LEADER Gamal Abdul Nasser

Did Mossad chief jump into car-import business dispute?

The question is whether Cohen used his power as deputy Mossad chief to influence Halevi regarding the business dispute.

The logo of KIA Motor at car dealership

Fighting Israel's foes in US courts, lawyer had help from Mossad

A new book discloses the role of the Mossad in US litigation.

A mysterious man in a black suit standing in the shadows underneath an umbrella, looking like a spy or a secret agent [Illustrative]

Mossad chief warns Iran taking over territory relinquished by ISIS

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel not bound by international agreements with Tehran.

Incoming Mossad director Yossi Cohen

Netanyahu: Israel welcomes US efforts to ignite peace process

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke positively about Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt's upcoming visit to the Middle East and the steps towards peace it may bring.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion airport on May 23, 2017

Top Israeli Spy: Israel can no longer avoid making strategic choices

Former Mossad deputy chief Ram Ben-Barak tells the ‘Post’ Israel cannot avoid making strategic choices any longer.

FORMER MOSSAD deputy chief Ram Ben-Barak says the qualities of a Mossad ‘warrior’ is his or her individual intuition, ability to cope with adversity and play multiple roles.

Mossad chief contradicts report from state comptroller on Gaza war

Security cabinet was informed of all threats, issues during 2014 Operation Protective Edge, says Yossi Cohen.

IDF FORCES operate inside the Gaza Strip during Operation Protective Edge

Gabbay asks to drop cooling-off period for security chiefs

The IDF chief of staff, Mossad director, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief and a range of other top security and law enforcement officials are precluded from entering politics for three years.

Israeli Knesset

Report: Hamas operative known as 'The Engineer' assassinated by Mossad in Tunisia

The target, Mohhamed Zawari, known to Israel's security echelon as "The Engineer," was found shot to death inside his vehicle in the city of Sfax, local media reported.

A Palestinian from the Islamic group Hamas carries the holy book the Koran tucked into a belt of simulated explosives