David Barnea

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.

Mossad chief to visit Washington for talks on Iran deal

White House says it 'looks forward' to Mossad director's visit - after his recent criticism of Biden administration over the Iran deal.

Report:

Lapid reprimanded Mossad chief following criticism of US

Lapid reportedly told Mossad chief that his criticism of US administration was not in line with official Israeli talking points.