David Barnea
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.
David Barnea's Mossad revolution: How the spy agency became a war-fighting juggernaut - exclusive
Trump, Netanyahu call halts Beirut strike as Barnea calls to topple Iran’s regime
Inside Israel’s secret operation to turn Hezbollah’s beepers into bombs - exclusive
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.
Netanyahu reprimands Mossad chief Barnea after sending letter opposing Gofman appointment
Prime Minister Netanyahu reprimanded outgoing Mossad head Barnea for sending a letter opposing Gofman's appointment as Mossad chief.
Grunis Committee urges High Court to reject petitions against Gofman Mossad appointment
The High Court is set to hear the case on Tuesday, after two petitions challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to appoint Gofman, currently his military secretary, to replace Barnea.
Iran’s instability as Mossad operations reshape the balance of power - opinion
Iran’s instability grows as intelligence operations reshape the regional balance.
Netanyahu given option to hire private defense for incoming Mossad chief's disqualification case
Netanyahu may hire private counsel in a High Court case challenging his appointment of Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, as petitions citing the Elmakayes affair seek to block the move.
Mossad reached 'heart of enemies' secrets' in groundbreaking operations, chief Barnea reveals
Mossad Director David Barnea praised groundbreaking operations in target countries and highlighted the success of operations against Iran and Hezbollah during a citation ceremony.
Mossad agent killed abroad significantly influenced Iran war, Barnea reveals
Barnea did not specify who M. was, when they fell, or which incident it was. He did not say where M. fell, only noting that it was outside of Israel's borders.
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
This was the first time that the Mossad chief publicly addressed his role and views about regime change in Iran.
Roman Gofman’s Mossad chief appointment signals a paradigm shift - analysis
Every new Mossad chief changes things, closes old departments, opens new ones, and promotes some mid-level commanders to replace portions of the Mossad high command.