David Barnea

Report:

Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs visited UAE to coordinate war on Iran

New reports reveal secret visits by Mossad chief David Barnea, Shin Bet head David Zini, to the United Arab Emirates during Operation Roaring Lion in Iran.

Roman Gofman appointment

Netanyahu to Mossad Chief: “You acted behind my back"

Netanyahu lashed out at David Barnea for his participation in the appeal to the High Court of Justice through the Attorney General.

Mossad director claims successor's appointment is 'immoral'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to publish the full opinion of former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis, who opposed the appointment of Roman Goffman as head of the Mossad.

Revealed:

The Mossad missions deep behind enemy lines

Mossad chief says award-winning operations deep inside Iran and Lebanon boosted intelligence, struck enemies, and reshaped Israel’s strategic posture.

Mossad chief Barnea

'Qatar-Gate did not harm Israel’s security'

Outgoing Mossad director David Barnea said he did not identify any damage to national security or to the hostage-release negotiations as a result of the “Qatar-Gate" affair.

Physical altercation

Independence Day ceremony plagued by high-level disputes

A seating dispute involving Eyal Zamir and David Barnea sparked security tensions, as Itamar Ben-Gvir exited the event due to his own seating issue.

Mossad Chief reveals:

Agency service member fell abroad during the war with Iran

David Barnea reveals at memorial ceremony that a Mossad member fell while performing his duties abroad during the recent war with Iran.

Mossad Chief

'Mossad working to replace Iranian regime'

Mossad head David Barnea addressed the campaign against Iran, intelligence operations in the heart of Tehran, and the continuation of activities in Iran.

Mossad chief: Overthrowing the Iranian regime is possible

TV report: Mossad chief David Barnea presented an assessment to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that toppling the Ayatollah regime is an achievable goal.

Iran on the agenda

Report: Mossad Chief in US for high-level meetings

Barnea’s US visit comes amid Israel-US consultations on Iran protests, possible military action, and concerns over retaliation and renewed talks.

Mossad Director's Warning:

'We will hold them to account'

Barnea praised his agency and warned 'We will find the attackers and their senders wherever they flee, and we will hold them to account.'

Mossad names Aleph as next deputy head

Mossad chief Dedi Barnea appoints Aleph as deputy head, citing his two decades of operational experience. Appointment approved by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Report:

US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

High-level talks seek to rebuild coordination among Washington, Jerusalem and Doha following the fallout from the Israeli strike in Qatar.

Netanyahu:

Roman Gofman to be appointed Mossad chief

The Prime Minister chose his military secretary for the role of Mossad chief. Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman will replace David Barnea at the end of his five-year term in June.

Netanyahu nearing decision

Who will lead the Mossad after David Barnea?

Security officials estimate that the Prime Minister will decide between two leading candidates - Major General Roman Gofman and senior Mossad officer “A.”

The Mossad’s promise and Iran’s regime

The Mossad’s active presence inside Iran and throughout Tehran has served as a barely concealed warning to the regime, yet the clerical establishment remains lost in its delusions and the destructive ideology of Khomeinism. Opinion.

After five years:

Mossad Director David Barnea to step down in June

After a term marked by successes such as the Pager Operation against Hezbollah, Mossad Director David Barnea has requested to end his term in June.

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Mossad Director attends hassidic wedding

Mossad Director David Barnea attended the wedding the son of his brother, Zohar, who is an important member of the Breslov community.

Mossad Chief:

'The Mossad has phenomenal capabilities in Iran'

Award ceremony highlights Mossad’s pivotal role in landmark operations including 'Operation Rising Lion' and the elimination of threats on Israel’s northern front.

Report:

Mossad balked at strike against Hamas in Qatar

An exclusive report from The Washington Post reveals the Mossad declined to conduct a ground operation to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar, opposing PM Netanyahu's airstrike order over fears of jeopardizing crucial mediation efforts.

Netanyahu

'Message was clear - No refuge for those responsible for 10/7'

In a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of Israeli spy Eli Cohen's execution in Syria, Netanyahu sends a message to Hamas leaders: "There is no place where our hands will not reach you."

Chief of Staff Criticizes Cabinet:

'Two years later, you remember to decide Gaza's fate?'

At the Cabinet meeting, the Chief of Staff claimed that Gaza has largely been defeated, the Mossad chief called for a partial deal, and Netanyahu refused to allow a vote on the matter.

'No connection to hostages'

Mossad chief holds secret talks in Qatar

Mossad Director David Barnea reportedly met Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani in Doha to advance negotiations for hostage deal; Mossad claims meeting unrelated to hostages.

Ex-IDF Chief slams Mossad Head for Iran strategy, publicity

Former IDF Chief Herzi Halevi criticized Mossad Director David Barnea for poor judgment on Iran policy, claiming he took credit for IDF-led ops and sought personal publicity.

Report:

Mossad chief sought US help in relocating Gazans

Axios reports that Mossad Director David Barnea met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington to seek American support in persuading Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya to accept hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans.

Netanyahu to Mossad

'Pager op. set up everything has happened since'

PM visits Mossad headquarters, says organization's efforts ahead of and during Operation Rising Lion served as a force multiplier for the IDF.

Mossad Chief:

'Iranian threat to our security significantly thwarted'

Mossad chief praises agents for aiding in strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, credits CIA cooperation and vows continued vigilance.

Mossad chief explains wait to activate 'Operation Beeper'

David Barnea says Hezbollah had far fewer booby-trapped beepers in October 2023 than it had in September 2024 when thousands of beepers exploded in Lebanon.

Netanyahu instructs:

Delegation headed by Mossad chief to head to Qatar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms Mossad chief David Barnea will take off for Qatar together with ISA chief Ronen Bar, Maj.-Gen. (Res) Nitzan Alon, to speed up negotiations for ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Gantz:

'Israel must strike Iran directly instead of going after proxies'

National Unity party chairman echoes Mossad chief's call for Israel to strike Iran rather than only retaliate against the Houthis for their recent ballistic missile attacks.

Mossad chief:

Go after Iran directly, not the Houthis

Mossad chief David Barnea recommends that Israel "go after the head" in response to recent ballistic missile attacks by the Houthis in Yemen rather than strike back at the Houthis.

Mossad Chief to hostages families: 'Chances for a deal are slim'

It is assumed that Hamas would not back down from its demand for Israel to end the war in return for the hostages. Senior security source: 'The time has come to look reality in the eyes.'

PMO:

Mossad chief, CIA head discussed new hostage deal outline

Mossad chief, CIA chief, and Qatari PM discuss new outline for hostage and ceasefire deal that combines previous proposals and also takes into account the main issues and recent developments in the region.

Mossad chief heads to Doha for hostage talks

The CIA chief will join Mossad head David Barnea for hostage talks in Doha as Hamas continues to insist on the release of significant terrorists and the end of the war.

'Doesn't understand Arabic'

Eisenkot calls on Netanyahu to replace Mossad director

MK Gadi Eizenkot calls for the replacement of the head of the team negotiating for the hostages - Mossad director David Barnea.

Mossad Chief to cabinet:

'The girls in captivity don't have time'

Mossad Director David Barnea told the cabinet that the female hostages do not have time for Israel to find a way to prevent weapons from reaching the northern Gaza Strip before a deal is made.

Report:

Mossad 'optimistic' Cabinet will approve hostage release deal

Israeli delegation led by Mossad chief David Barnea leaves Doha after meeting with Qatari mediators, will consult with the Israeli government.

CIA director to visit Europe for hostage release talks

Axios report: CIA director William Burns is expected to travel to Europe for a meeting with the head of the Mossad and the Prime Minister of Qatar in an effort to revive talks to release hostages.

Mossad Director:

'Never Again' is more important now than ever

Mossad head Dedi Barnea spoke at a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at the Mossad headquarters after hearing, along with other Mossad personnel, the testimony of Holocaust survivors' family members.

Report:

CIA chief held secret Cairo meeting last week

CIA chief William Burns paid secret visit to Cairo before meeting with Mossad chief David Barnea, report says.

Report:

Netanyahu reprimanded the head of the Mossad

TV report says Prime Minister scolded the head of the Mossad and the negotiating team that had returned from Paris: That's not how you conduct negotiations, you have to be tough.

War Cabinet okays:

Delegation to Paris for hostage release deal talks

The final approval for the delegation and granting of its powers will be done by the expanded cabinet. The delegation will be headed by Mossad chief David Barnea.

PM agreed to ceasefire without informing Cabinet

Prime Minister Netanyahu authorized the Mossad to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza before informing the War Cabinet about the deal.

Report:

Israel proposed Hamas leaders leave Gaza

Sources tell CNN that Mossad chief proposed that Hamas senior leaders could leave Gaza as part of a broader ceasefire. Qatar's PM said the idea "would never work".

Mossad chief's dramatic statement after Arouri death

'Let every Arab mother know that if her son was a partner in the Oct. 7 massacre, his blood is on his own head,' Mossad chief Barnea warns.

Mossad chief lights Hanukkah candles with Jake Sullivan

In meeting at Mossad headquarters, chief David Barnea tells US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan of challenges in returning hostages.

'Feels like Russian roulette':

Families of hostages livid at Prime Minister Netanyahu

Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters criticizes Netanyahu for not approving Mossad chief's trip to Qatar.

Mossad team recalled from Qatar

Mossad director David Barnea has recalled agents from Qatar after negotiations with Hamas broke down.

Mossad Director in Qatar ahead of hostage deal

Director David Barnea traveled to the country ahead of the deal which will see Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity.

Mossad chief visited Qatar as part of efforts to free hostages

The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, visited Qatar this past weekend as part of the efforts to free the hostages held by Hamas.

IRGC head threatens life of Mossad chief

Revolutionary Guards Corp chief Hossein Salami says Mossad chief David Barnea's "life will be cut short" if Iranian leaders are assassinated

In defiance of Netanyahu:

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to release statements together

Leading security figures to issue coordinated statements in protest against PM's refusal to allow them to brief Cabinet of refusals to serve

Report:

Mossad chief secretly met with US officials in Washington

US officials confirmed that David Barnea met with Jake Sullivan and other officials to discuss normalization and other regional issues.

Following leak of Pentagon docs:

Netanyahu speaks to Mossad chief

PM demands explanation of New York Times report which claimed the leadership of the Mossad encouraged protests against judicial reform.

Galant to Mossad chief:

'The nuclear threat is at the top of the agenda'

Defense Minister Yoav Galant meets Mossad chief David Barnea to discuss the immediate threats to the State of Israel.

Mossad chief:

'Iran plans to supply Russia with more advanced weapons'

Mossad chief David Barnea: Iran is increasing its attempts to carry out terrorist attacks, which we suppress every day, all over the world.

Mossad head:

'Maritime deal constitutes de facto recognition of Israel'

Mossad head David Barnea tells political-security cabinet that maritime borders deal with Lebanon is bad for Hezbollah.

Mossad chief wraps up talks with senior US officials

David Barnea completes security-diplomatic meetings on possible Iran deal with top US officials in Washington.

Iranian hackers:

'We obtained medical information of the head of the Mossad'

Iranian hacker group claims to have obtained part of a comprehensive medical examination undergone by Mossad chief David Barnea.

Mossad chief to fly to Washington Monday for Iran talks

Director of Israel's intelligence agency set to leave for Washington tomorrow, with talks planned with top US security and intel officials.