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


Behind the scenes: Mossad's role in nailing down the Hamas ceasefire

Barnea has made no fully public comments and endeavored to stay in the shadows.

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

US has decided to increase activity against Houthis, sources tell 'Post'

During high-level discussions within Israel’s political and security leadership, the Mossad chief reportedly called for a direct strike on Iran following Houthi attacks.

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen December 20, 2024

Mossad chief, Qatari PM meet in Doha to discuss Gaza hostage deal

The meeting is the second between the Mossad chief and al-Thani, following their meeting in Vienna in late November.

 Illustrative image of Mossad director David Barnea and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani.

New mini-hostage deal on table that would pause Gaza war

The proposed deal would see Hamas releasing eight hostages in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners.

 U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns is interviewed by Roula Khalaf, editor of the Financial Times, as part of the FT Weekend festival in London, Britain September 7, 2024.

Barnea held talks in Doha on ‘new framework’ for hostage Gaza deal

The talks marked the first high-level discussion on a hostage deal that has been held since Hamas executed six of the captives, including Israeli-US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

 Head of Mossad David Barnea attends the state ceremony marking 50 years since the Yom Kippur War, held at the military cemetery at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, on September 26, 2023

Safe passage in exchange for hostages: Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire offer - WSJ

Hamas quickly turned the proposal down after it was initially pitched during a meeting between Barnea and Egyptian officials.

 Senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, Abdulaziz al-Minawi, and Hamas Arab relations chief Khalil al-Hayya (R) hold a press conference during a visit to the Syrian capital Damascus on October 19, 2022.

Mossad chief Barnea to meet Burns in Doha to renew hostage talks

Hamas officials have also stated that they are sending representatives for talks in Doha.

Mossad chief David Barnea seen during a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum, May 5, 2024

Barnea spoke with US about linking Hezbollah ceasefire with hostage deal

Barnea wants to link any Hezbollah interest in a ceasefire with Israel so that it could be contingent on the release of the hostages in Gaza.

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

No. 9: David Barnea: The Mossad chief battling the Iranian threat

Mossad Chief David Barnea has worked tirelessly to combat the threat posed by Iran and its proxies.

 David Barnea.

Mossad has stopped over 50 Iranian-backed terror attacks on Jews since Oct. 7 - sources

Iran has plotted at least twice as many terror attacks against Jews around the world since October 7. This is how the Mossad as been fighting Tehran's efforts.

 BANNER of assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (L) near Tehran's Palestine Square. Alongside: IRGC Quds Force leader Qasem Soleimani.