David Barnea

Trump 'greatly respects' Iran's cancellation of scheduled hangings, gives thanks

Trump and Netanyahu reportedly spoke by phone Thursday evening to discuss the situation in Iran.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026
Protestors burn images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally held in Solidarity with Iran's Uprising, organised by The national Council of Resistance of Iran, on Whitehall in central London on January 11, 2026.

How deeply are Israel's Mossad spymasters involved in Iran protest crisis? - analysis

Illustrative Mossad agent.

Mossad spurs Iran protests, says agents with demonstrators in Farsi message

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Lieberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 22, 2025.

Liberman claims Barnea met with Qataris to improve Qatar's image, Mossad denies claim


'Powerful synergy': Netanyahu hails Mossad's cooperation with IDF during Iran war

Netanyahu expressed his belief that Israel stands currently "at a strong and strategic point."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad Director Barnea hold meeting together, July 3, 2025.

Mossad chief Barnea most trusted official among Arab Israelis, IDI poll reveals

In a poll conducted during Operation Rising Lion, the IDI learned that only 40% of Israeli adults have retained trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Mossad director David Barnea seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)

Top IDF officials sure Iran will try to make a nuclear comeback, but say they'll be ready

In fact, top sources said that they will be even more ready in the future, given the confidence and experience gained from this war.

 IDF Intelligence Chief Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder (c) meets with Intelligence officers, June 17, 2025.

IDF commandos covertly operated in Iran, Zamir reveals

"These forces operated covertly in the heart of enemy territory, securing operational freedom of action."

 A picture of late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami is seen on a street in Tehran, Iran June 15, 2025.

Israel will be in Iran for years to come, Mossad head David Barnea says

In a talk to agents, he said they have achieved 'unimaginable' heights in Iran ops.

 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.

US, Iran set third round of nuclear talks - what's next? - analysis

Technical experts on each side are already meeting up to discuss specific, concrete solutions and terms for complex problems.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Mossad director, Dermer seemingly unable to deter Witkoff from Iran nuclear strategy

There has been deep concern that Trump's admin does not understand the importance of the details of setting back Iran's nuclear program.

 Mossad Director David Barnea, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff (Illustrative).

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet heads not invited to security cabinet discussion

Officially, security agency heads were not invited to attend given the meeting would be a briefing on PMs visits to Hungary and Washington.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services and Mossad chief David Barnea attend a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.

Fights between PM, his negotiating team over ‘credit’ for speeding up hostage exchange

Netanyahu and top security officials trade blame and credit over the latest hostage deal, as tensions rise over the October 7 probe and shifts in the negotiation team.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025

Ron Dermer to replace Mossad chief as Israel's Gaza phase two lead negotiator, 'Post' confirms

Ron Dermer is known for his deep personal and political alignment with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of US President Donald Trump's administration.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025