Mossad

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.

Ukraine:

'We are the new Mossad'

Ukrainian intelligence services are using tactics made famous by Israel to target Russian leadership as the war between the two countries wears on.

Intelligence Error

Israeli forces believed Syria's army would be able to stop rebels

Israeli intelligence agencies did not foresee the rapid advance of Syrian rebels and the collapse of the Assad regime.

Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi missing

It is suspected that hostile sources followed Rabbi Zvi Kogan, aide to Abu Dhabi's chief rabbi, and kidnapped or murdered him.

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.'

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.

The saleswoman who convinced Hezbollah

New details about the pager explosions

An investigation published by the 'Washington Post' reveals that the exploding beepers were assembled in Israel and integrated into the production line of a company from Taiwan.

Turkey claims to have arrested Mossad financier

Turkish authorities claim to have placed the detainee under surveillance as soon as he entered the country. He was detained five days later, and formally arrested on Tuesday.

Report:

Hezbollah planned to launch precision missiles at Mossad HQ

Foiled massive Hezbollah attack was reportedly meant to include the launch of precision-guided missiles at the Glilot area where the Mossad headquarters and 8200 Intelligence Unit base are located.

Is this how Ismail Haniyeh was really assassinated?

New report contradicts claims the bomb that killed Hamas leader was planted 2 months in advance, states 2 IRGC employees planted the bomb the day of the assassination and were smuggled out of Iran before it was detonated.

IRGC:

'Haniyeh was eliminated by a short-range missile'

The Revolutionary Guards of Iran deny that Ismail Haniyeh was eliminated by an explosive device, and claim that a missile with 7 kg of explosives was fired outside his room.

Iran in turmoil:

Who assassinated Ismail Haniyeh?

The New York Times reported that over 24 people were arrested by the Revolutionary Guards, including senior intelligence and military officers, on suspicion of being involved in the assassination.

'You are feeble'

Report: PM's discussion on hostage deal turned tense

TV report says the heads of the defense establishment said Netanyahu does not want a deal, and he fired back. Prime Minister's Office denies the report, says Netanyahu ordered the negotiating delegation to leave for Cairo to resume the talks.

Report:

Decision to kill Haniyeh made to remove obstacle to hostage deal

New report on assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran says the bomb used to kill him used AI technology, was detonated remotely by Mossad agents.

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.

Mossad:

'We've received Hamas' response and are evaluating it'

The Prime Minister's Office stated that Israel is evaluating the remarks and will convey its reply to the mediators.

60 days before the games:

Mossad discovers attacks targeting Olympics

With just two months to go before the Olympic Games in Paris, Israeli security services have discovered an Iranian-backed attempt to execute terrorist attacks in Europe.

Report:

Former Mossad director threatened ICC prosecutor

British media claims that former Mossad director Yossi Cohen held secret meetings with the ICC prosecutor to dissuade her from investigating Israel for war crimes.

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:

Lebanese money changer assassinated by Mossad

Muhammed Ibrahim Srour, who would funnel funds from Iran to Hamas, was found dead in the town of Beit Meri with a large sum of cash next to him.

Eight alleged Mossad operatives arrested in Türkiye

Turkish authorities have continued their recent crackdown on suspected Israeli espionage, fearing attempted attacks against Hamas officials in their country.

Agents who drowned in Italian lake were on secret mission

Nearly a year after the disaster at Lake Maggiore, in which a Mossad operative and two Italian intelligence agents, drowned to death, a memorial plaque was made public in Italy, revealing that the agents were on a secret mission.

IDF spokesman:

'Lebanese citizens - contact the Mossad'

The IDF's Arabic spokesman, Avichay Adraee, told Lebanese citizens that their best chance for a better future was to collaborate with Israel against Hezbollah.

Mossad:

'Hamas uninterested in deal, aims to ignite region'

Mossad chief David Barnea meets CIA chief William Burns, in attempt to advance prisoner swap deal, free hostages.

Seven suspected Mossad agents arrested in Turkey

The arrest joins a series of operations Turkey has undertaken against Israeli intelligence operatives.

Attack on military facility:

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad agent'

Iran’s judiciary says it executed a “terrorist” over a 2023 drone attack that targeted a defense ministry site in Isfahan.

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.

Iran: We executed four people spying for the Mossad

Four people suspected of working for Israel, plotting to bomb Defense Min. site, have been executed, Iran says.

MK posts conspiracy theory, Mossad responds

MK Tally Gotliv, citing an obscure website, posted a theory claiming a connection between the husband of an anti-government activist and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

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 and Shin Bet:

This is how Hamas plans attacks around the world

Orders from the organization leadership, acquisition of UAVs and use of criminal elements: This is how Hamas terrorist organization senior operatives advanced attacks against innocents around the world.

Turkey arrests 33 suspected Israeli agents

Local authorities claim that as many as 46 individuals were part of an Israeli operation to capture Palestinian Arabs in Turkey.

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.

Mossad foils attempted attack on Jews in Denmark

Israeli intelligence agency says 7 Hamas operatives arrested for plotting attack on Jews on European soil.

Mossad team recalled from Qatar

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

Former deputy Mossad chief:

'There was an intelligence and operational failure'

Ehud Lavi, former deputy head of the Mossad, says: I trust the political echelon to make the right decisions regarding the hostages.

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.

Former Mossad chief:

'No need to rush ground incursion in Gaza'

Former Mossad chief says that the more the IDF trains for ground entry, the more significant the results of the move will be.

Former Mossad director: 'There is an Iranian signature on this'

Yossi Cohen, former director of the Mossad, is certain that Iran planned the Hamas invasion.

Hamas invasion:

'There were warning signs'

Intelligence services may have had prior warning of the Hamas invasion that left hundreds dead in southern Israel.

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

Mossad director warns Iran:

'Harm to Israelis will lead to strike in heart of Tehran'

Director Barnea says that in the past year, 27 terror attacks against Israelis and Jews around the world were foiled.

50 years on:

Mossad reveals details about agent who exposed Egyptian plans

A new book reveals untold details about the Mossad's work before and during the Yom Kippur War.

Mossad director:

'We must not make light of the enemy, our strength is our unity'

Agency honors retirees who served in the war and reveals documents from original intelligence sources.

Eritrea blames Mossad for Tel Aviv riot

A statement from the Eritrean government claims intelligence agencies, including the Mossad, incited the recent riot in Tel Aviv.

Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit dies at 84

Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit passes away while on a private vacation in Italy. He served in the post between 1989 and 1996.

Report:

Russian delegation hid in hotel as Israel struck Iranian plant

Russians were in Tehran to gain drone-building expertise while Mossad struck a site in Isfahan believed to be an arms production hub.

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

The Mossad Spymaster, analyzing relations with Saudi Arabia

The strengthening peace in the Middle East is the mullahs' funeral.Op-ed.

'First the Saturday people, then.."

A thriller by Bruce Portnoy that spans the US and Israel begins with a car crash and is all too real today. Review.

Former Mossad chief:

'Stop the legislation, time to come to agreements'

Former Mossad chief calls for halt to the legislation of the judicial reform, blasts the phenomenon of refusal to serve.

Cyprus backs Israel's claims on failed Iranian attack

Cypriot official says local investigations support claims by Mossad that Iranian-backed hit squad planned to kill Israelis in Cyprus.

Iran claims:

Mossad involved in Quran burning in Sweden

Iranian Ministry of Defense claims the Swedish activist who burned the Quran served as an agent of the Mossad.

Turkish media claims:

Turkish authorities bust Israeli spy ring

According to reports the MIT busted a cell of 56 operatives spying on non-Turkish nationals.

Watch:

Mossad abducted leader of terror squad in Iran to thwart attack

Mossad reveals new information about Iranian plot to attack Jewish, Israeli targets in Cyprus.

Report:

Mossad meeting in Italy was tracking unconventional weapons

Italian media reports that the shipwreck in which a Mossad agent was killed was part of a joint operation to track unconventional weapons.

Italian media:

Intel agents were tracking transfers between Russia and Iran

'Russian figures' recently transferred their investments to luxury hotels on lake where Mossad agent was killed in shipwreck.

Italian Boating Accident

Mossad offers few details in eulogy of agent killed in Italy

Citing his activities with the secretive agency, Mossad offers circumscribed eulogy for Erez Shimoni, ex-agent killed in boating accident.

Cleared for publication:

Former Mossad agent killed in Italy is Erez Shimoni

Erez Shimoni, 50, is the former Mossad agent who was killed in a boat accident in Italy.

Mossad agent killed in shipwreck in Italy

The Israeli citizen killed in a shipwreck in Italy has been revealed to be a Mossad agent.