Head Of 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.

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.
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.

High Court seeks further materials before ruling on Gofman Mossad appointment

 David Barnea.

No. 9: David Barnea: The Mossad chief battling the Iranian threat

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen speaks at the IDF Widows and Orphans new headquarters' opening, June 24, 2023.

Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen not entering politics for now


Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen to lead IDF's Widows and Orphans division

"This organization represents the sacred values of the State of Israel in my eyes," Cohen stated on his commitment to the group.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen speaks at the IDF Widows and Orphans new headquarters' opening, June 24, 2023.

Mossad rejects claims it influenced Israeli judicial reform protests in Pentagon leak

The Mossad on Sunday morning said reports that it encouraged spies to attend judicial reform protests were "false and unfounded."

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen next to Mossad Director David Barnea at a pre-Passover toast, on April 4, 2023.

Ex-Mossad chief Pardo: Netanyahu, not Gallant, should be fired

The former Mossad director stated, "in any normal Western-style democratic country, any such prime minister would get up and quit the same day."

 Tamir Pardo

Netanyahu holds first meeting with Mossad chief Barnea

Netanyahu said that he was given an extensive update on all of the clandestine agencies activities, but with a special emphasis on Iran.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds first meeting with Mossad Director David Barnea

Mossad chief Barnea flies to Washington to try to halt Iran nuclear deal

The spy chief’s visit is part of a string of senior Israeli officials who have been campaigning to block the deal.

 Prime Minister Yair Lapid meets with Mossad chief David Barnea on August 25.

Netanyahu, heads of Mossad, NSC, MOH all in isolation after Litzman infected

Health minister accused of praying contrary to his own office’s guidelines

A press conference on coronavrus held by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Health Minister Ya'acov Litzman and Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov

Danny Yatom considering running for Labor head, says Gabbay 'failed'

A moment before the coming elections, the former Mossad head is considering his entrance into political life, and passes judgement on the prime minister on the way, worried about the situation.

DANNY YATOM

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