David Barnea

Roman Gofman approved as new Mossad director, PMO confirms

Gofman, an IDF Major-General, is currently serving as the prime minister's military secretary. He will replace incumbent Mossad Director David Barnea on June 2.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and incoming Mossad chief Roman Gofman ordering the strikes on Iranian officials, March 16, 2026.
Fires are lit as protesters rally on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

'Toppling a regime is an art, not a science,' security sources say on Iran - exclusive

Head of Mossad David Barnea attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 23, 2025.

Iran regime change likely to take a year, Mossad chief Barnea predicted on eve of war

Mossad chief David Barnea attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. May 5, 2024.

What's behind politicians blaming Mossad for not fulfilling their fantasies in Iran? - exclusive


'Mossad head told me political circumstances preventing a deal' - hostage's mom

Zangauker said to the probe that Barnea told her that a deal would not be possible because of politics in a meeting between the two that she thinks took place around March.

Einav Zangauker speaking to the civilian probe

Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to take part in hostage deal summit on Thursday

Qatar and Egypt have been the main mediators for the deal with the help of the United States.

(L-R) Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, Mossad director David Barnea and IDF chief Herzi Halevi seen on May 5, 2024

'Sinwar is the obstacle to the agreement, not me': PM approves delegation to head to Cairo talks

The PMO denied allegations that Hamas agreed to a deal and that negotiations stalled due to attempts by Israel to change conditions.

 Benjamin Netanyahu, Yahya Sinwar

No return of terrorists and holding Philadelphi: Israel's hostage deal demands - report

The Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar published a report detailing Israel's alleged conditions for a hostage.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures during a press conference amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 13, 2024.

Mossad chief returns from Rome with hostage deal clarifications

“The negotiations on the main issues will continue in the coming days,” a statement by the Prime Minister's Office stated.

 David Barnea, the head of the Israeli Mossad attends an honour guard ceremony for Israel's incoming military chief Herzi Halevi at Israel's Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv, Israel January 16, 2023.

Israel sends updated Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal proposal to US

Israel believes that a united front with the US is important to get Hamas to agree to the three-phase deal, originally proposed by US President Joe Biden in May. 

 Families of Americans held hostage by Hamas speak with members of the press after meeting with US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside the White House in Washington, US, July 25, 2024.

Netanyahu sends adviser Ophir Falk to join hostage talk delegation, excludes security heads

Prime Minister Netanyahu sent advisor Ophir Falk and Mossad chief David Barnea to Qatar for hostage discussions. Falk's role is oversight, amid tensions over his inclusion in previous talks.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: 'We are closer to a deal than we have ever been'

Earlier, Netanyahu sent a team led by Mossad Director David Barnea to participate in further negotiations for a deal after Hamas dropped its demand for an upfront pledge that Israel ends the war. 

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends a state ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers whose burial place is unknown at Mount Herzl Military cemetery in Jerusalem on March 17, 2024

Mossad head will fly to Qatar, Shin Bet chief to Egypt, PMO confirms

It should be noted that it was already indicated earlier that Hamas would reject the US proposed plan, which included concessions from Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with outgoing Mossad chief Yossi Cohen and incoming Mossad chief David Barnea at a farewell event for Cohen, May 31, 2021. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with outgoing Mossad chief Yossi Cohen and incoming Mossad chief David Barnea at a farewell event for Cohen,

Netanyahu rejected Gaza deal outline before meeting hostage families - report

As families worry about the fate of their loved ones, N12 reported that Netanyahu was presented with a framework for a deal but rejected it.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister without Portfolio Benny Gantz hold a news conference in Tel Aviv, in November.