Mossad

Mossad Director Gofman removes two senior officials over failure to replace Iranian regime - report

The officials are the head of the Mossad’s Intelligence Directorate, who entered the position in December, and the head of the agency’s Iran division. Neither official was named in the report.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.
Former Mossad Director David Barnea attends an event at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026.

Former Mossad head Barnea joins US defense company Ondas Inc. as new global president, chairman

Ondas stated that Barnea will work with entities in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, where investments in autonomous defense systems are increasing.

|ByGOLDIE KATZ
A group of Basiji men in military fatigue and armed seen in the middle of Naqsh-e Jahan Square mounted on their motorcycles on the occasion of Imam Reza's (8th Shia Imam) birthday while holding Iranian flags with images of the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on April 29, 2026.

Iran's regime pays them to shoot. What happens when the money runs out? - opinion

The Islamic Republic has survived the hatred of millions. It may not survive the moment its own forces conclude that obedience is more dangerous than defection.

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

Mossad foils Iranian plot to infiltrate terror cell into Israel, target senior officials

Israel's security agencies said the operation exposed a global Iranian recruitment network that used intermediaries to build terror cells targeting Israel.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Mossad chief, Shin Bet head visited UAE to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report

The report comes just after the WSJ published that the UAE was behind some of the recent strikes against Iranian assets, such as the attacks on Lavan Island's refinery at the beginning of April.

MAY 13, 2026BySHIR PERETS
Mossad chief David Barnea (L) and Shin Bet chief David Zini at a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026.

How Netanyahu's battle with legal system may shape future of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF - analysis

The High Court is trying to avoid addressing whether Gofman can be trusted to ethically manage Mossad spies.

MAY 12, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony commemorating Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, or Yom HaZikaron, at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem April 21, 2026.

High Court seeks further materials before ruling on Gofman Mossad appointment

The High Court heard petitions against Netanyahu's decision to appoint Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, with concerns over integrity and past actions.

MAY 12, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
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.

Despite Trump statements, US president vetoed Kurdish uprising, sources confirm to 'Post'

Despite publicly blaming the Kurds, President Trump vetoed the idea of facilitating a Kurdish-led uprising against Iran, sources confirm.

MAY 11, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, May 11, 2026.

Netanyahu reprimands Mossad chief Barnea after sending letter opposing Gofman appointment

Prime Minister Netanyahu reprimanded outgoing Mossad head Barnea for sending a letter opposing Gofman's appointment as Mossad chief.

MAY 11, 2026ByIDAN KWELLER
Mossad chief David Barnea attends the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 21, 2026.

Iran executes alleged Mossad, CIA collaborator amid intelligence crackdown- report

Iran said it executed a 29-year-old aerospace engineer convicted of collaborating with Israel’s Mossad and the CIA by sharing classified information.

MAY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Iran says it dismantled two alleged Mossad-linked cells across six provinces - report

Tehran’s Intelligence Ministry claimed one operative was killed in an armed clash, while several others were arrested over alleged plans to target government buildings and military personnel.

MAY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustrative image of a Mossad agent standing in front of Mossad vs Iran concept flags on a wall with a crack.

After Mossad, IDF busted Iran terrorists in Tehran, abroad, why aren’t UK Jews safer?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Why are there still so many terrorist incidents against Jews pushed by Iran happening in England and elsewhere?

MAY 8, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, MATHILDA HELLER
METROPOLITAN POLICE officers stand on duty as people attend a rally last month in London following the stabbing of two Jewish men the day before in the Golders Green neighborhood.

Grunis Committee urges High Court to reject petitions against Gofman Mossad appointment

The High Court is set to hear the case on Tuesday, after two petitions challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to appoint Gofman, currently his military secretary, to replace Barnea.

MAY 7, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
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.

Iran’s instability as Mossad operations reshape the balance of power - opinion

Iran’s instability grows as intelligence operations reshape the regional balance.

MAY 6, 2026ByERFAN FARD
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.