Tamir Pardo

If former Israeli security chiefs say Gaza war needs to end, maybe we should listen - comment

Israel's most seasoned security veterans pleaded with US President Donald Trump to use his influence to compel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza.

 Tamir Pardo, Former Director of Mossad attends a rally against the decision of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire head of Shin Bat Ronen Bar, at Habima Square, March 18, 2025.
Former Mossad head Yossi Cohen is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021

How Yossi Cohen set stage for Hezbollah beepers, Iran tech surprises, assassinations - exclusive

 Tamir Pardo, Former Director of the Mossad attends a press conference at the protest tent of the Movement for Quality Government in Israel against the proposed changes to the legal system, outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on February 2, 2023.

Hamas will continue to threaten Israel as long as it exists - ex-Mossad head

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Ex-Mossad chief Pardo has no criticism of hit on Iran's Natanz

Pardo suggested Israel support the two-phase approach of the Biden administration – especially the second phase of lengthening and strengthening the JCPOA.

VIEW OF a damaged building after a fire broke out at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility, in Isfahan on July 2.

Ex-Mossad chief: No peace for region on the horizon

Are we living in an era that will bring us to peace or thinking of peace? Unfortunately, I don’t think so,” said the former Mossad chief.

Palestinians hold a sign during a protest against the U.S.-led economic workshop for Mideast plan that is hosted by Bahrain, in Ramallah in the Israeli occupied West Bank, June 15, 2019

Ex-Mossad Chief Pardo: PM lied about why he green-lighted submarine sale

On Sunday, Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit published a letter denying that Netanyahu had told him the secret about why he green-lighted Germany’s desire to sell submarines to Egypt.

Mossad chief Tamir Pardo

Former Mossad chief: In 2011, Netanyahu ordered 2-week Iran attack plan

The former Mossad chief decided to examine whether the prime minister was even authorized to issue a directive that could drag Israel into the war.

Missiles and a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Baharestan Square in Tehran, Iran

Ex-Mossad chief: Trump may exit Iran deal, but we’ll still need a new one

“So what is going to be next?” after Trump exits the deal, he asked. “We should have another deal at the end of the day.”

Mossad chief Tamir Pardo

Ex-Mossad head: Israeli cybersecurity isn’t enough

Sovereign governments face many challenges in erecting cyberdefenses, notably the many months or years it takes to develop and install defensive software.

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him

Israel Should Listen to its Wise

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Ex-Mossad head ranks threats: Internal division, Palestinian conflict beat Iran

Given the opportunity to rank the country's greatest threats, former Mossad Chief Tamir Pardo didn't list Iran as number one.

A DRIVER argues with haredi men as they protest against the detention of members of their community who failed to report to a military recruiting office, in Jerusalem last month. The placard in Hebrew reads, ‘Fans of those imprisoned from the Torah world.’ (