Mossad

Netanyahu gets private counsel option to defend against Gofman Mossad chief disqualification case

Netanyahu may hire private counsel in a High Court case challenging his appointment of Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, as petitions citing the Elmakayes affair seek to block the move.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony on the eve of Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror at Yad Lebanim in Jerusalem, April 20, 2026.
MOSSAD CHIEF David Barnea attends a conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Tel Aviv earlier this year. On Sunday, he met with US envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Qatari official, says the writer.

Mossad reached 'heart of enemies' secrets' in groundbreaking operations, chief Barnea reveals

A noose is pictured as supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran gather to protest against the death penalty in their home country and for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be declared a "terrorist organisation", in Berlin, Germany, November 14, 2024.

Iran executed alleged Israeli agent over sabotage in nationwide protests, state media claims

A MAN sets an Israeli flag on fire, as people gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran, earlier this month. Iran’s regime not only harbors genocidal intentions toward Israel but also pursues a broader vision to destabilize the West, the writer says.

Iran executes man with alleged resistance ties, links to Israeli intelligence, regime outlets say


Mossad agent killed abroad significantly influenced Iran war, Barnea reveals

Barnea did not specify who M. was, when they fell, or which incident it was. He did not say where M. fell, only noting that it was outside of Israel's borders.

Mossad head David Barnea speaks on Israel's Rememberance Day on April 21, 2026.

Iran will keep lying, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen warns

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen warns that Iran will continue to deceive and that no agreement or ceasefire will alter its ambitions, emphasizing the ongoing battle for Israel's security.

Yossi Cohen.

Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF announce joint bust of global Iranian terror network, including in Azerbaijan

Top Iranian leaders of the network from Unit 4000 of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence were killed during the recent Israeli-US war against Iran.

Illustrative image of a Mossad agent standing in front of Mossad vs Iran concept flags on a wall with a crack.

Iran executes two men convicted of espionage for Mossad and plotting attacks

Mizan said the two, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were accused of belonging to a spy network linked to Mossad and had received training abroad.

Members of the Iranian police attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, January 12, 2026.

Court petitioners: Gofman's Mossad post 'not appropriate in a democratic regime'

A new High Court petition seeks to block Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman’s Mossad appointment, citing flaws in the vetting process and serious allegations in the Elmakayes affair.

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.

Israel breaks new ground at sea as Mossad, elite Shayetet 13 raid Lebanon's Naqoura

While for the ground forces, this has manifested itself in creating buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, for the Navy, it has meant special forces carrying out more risky operations.

 Shayetet 13 operatives.

Iran arrested 35 members of alleged 'Zionist spy cell', regime's intelligence ministry claims

Iran detains multiple terror cells, including one linked to Mossad, seizing explosives and firearms across several provinces, the regime's Intelligence Ministry claimed.

People walk next to a mural depicting slain supreme leader of Iran Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, April 13, 2026.

High Court petition seeks to block Gofman’s Mossad appointment over Elmakayes affair

The petition was filed after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Gofman’s appointment, after he cleared the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, and ahead of his scheduled June 2 entry.

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.

Mossad chief Barnea: Iran mission incomplete until it results in regime change

This was the first time that the Mossad chief publicly addressed his role and views about regime change in Iran.

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.

Roman Gofman’s Mossad chief appointment signals a paradigm shift - analysis

Every new Mossad chief changes things, closes old departments, opens new ones, and promotes some mid-level commanders to replace portions of the Mossad high command.

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.