Mossad Agent

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

The terror cell was taken down by collaborative efforts between international security forces, the Prime Minister's Office stated.

JULY 23, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

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's new chief Gofman ousts deputy director A. during first week of term

"The head of the Mossad wished to express his deep appreciation to A. for his 22 years of operational service in the Mossad," read a statement by Mossad Director Gofman.

JUNE 6, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

Erfan Kiani, a “hired thug of Mossad,” had engaged in the destruction and arson of public and private property, spreading fear and terror across the central city of Isfahan, and wielding a machete.

APRIL 25, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

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

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.

APRIL 21, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Current, former officials mourn death of Dagan

Dagan is identified most with Israel's clandestine efforts to frustrate the Iranian nuclear program.

MARCH 17, 2016ByYAAKOV LAPPIN

Meir Dagan, former head of Mossad, addresses a rally calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's defeat in the upcoming elections

The spymaster’s tale

Rafi Eitan has been at the heart of the Israel story since before the creation of the state.

OCTOBER 4, 2015ByPATRICIA GOLAN

Eli Cohen remembered on 50th anniversary of execution

President Rivlin: “Israel will always remember him as a true hero who risked his life to safeguard Israel’s security and freedom,”

MAY 18, 2015ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Reproduction of an Israeli stamp being issued to honour the Mossad intelligence agency spy Eli Cohen who was hanged in Damascus

Iran: We thwarted Mossad attempt to assassinate nuclear scientist

Iranian air marshals have foiled Islamic State plots to hijack passenger planes, says official.

JANUARY 4, 2015ByARIEL BEN SOLOMON

Legendary Mossad operative behind some of spy agency's most daring operations dies at 87

Mike Harari created the Kidon unit - where he spearheaded special operations which specialized in assassinations, and sabotage.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014ByYOSSI MELMAN

Former Mossad director Yitzhak Hofi dies at 87

Hofi served as Mossad director from 1974 to 1982; Ya'alon calls him a "brave and measured commander"; Netanyahu: He worked all his life on behalf of Israel's security.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014ByYAAKOV LAPPIN