Intelligence

Ex-top Mossad official: Barnea led agency to unprecedented operational reach - interview

Former senior Mossad official Ilan Rom says Barnea’s leadership expanded the agency’s capabilities, allowing dozens of operations at once and boosting Israel’s regional influence.

Mossad chief David Barnea attends a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.
United States President Donald Trump pictured next to Former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton.

John Bolton expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents

Brig.-Gen. Meni Liberty, Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder, and Brig.-Gen. A.

IDF Intelligence Operations chief calls out Oct. 7 failures, says division must 'fulfill mission'

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.

High Court approves new Mossad chief Gofman, to begin role Tuesday


IDF to launch mandatory Islamic studies and Arabic training for all intelligence soldiers

Following intelligence failures around October 7, 2023, the IDF is mandating that all intelligence personnel undergo training in both Arabic and Islamic cultural studies.

 IDF soldiers are seen working as part of the Israeli military's Gaza battlefield intelligence collection unit.

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

The true foundations for Mossad's operations in Lebanon and Iran were laid by Israel's "project manager" for Iran, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

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

Suicide bombing kills 13 Pakistani soldiers near Afghan border, say sources

One resident said that the explosion rattled the windowpanes of nearby houses, and caused some roofs to collapse.

 A Pakistani Ranger stands guard during the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony at the border gates of Pakistan and India at the Wagah border post near Lahore on May 4, 2025.

Iran carrying out major crackdown in wake of ceasefire, arresting Israel 'collaborators'

Iranian intelligence services have arrested 26 individuals accused of collaborating with Israel during the recent 12-day war between the two countries.

Iranian newspapers are seen following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

White House denies assessment that US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were ineffective - CNN

"Everyone knows what happens when you drop fourteen 30,000 pound bombs perfectly on their targets: total obliteration," White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told CNN.

 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, June 19, 2025.

IDF revives disbanded Hatzav intelligence unit amid regional threats

Disbanded in 2021 despite expert warnings, the IDF’s Hatzav Unit has been revived, proving how vital open-source intelligence has become in the face of shifting regional dynamics.

 Most of the Russian movements were documented by Ukrainian civilians who uploaded content, such as videos, photos, and text to social media.

Khamenei names three senior clerics as possible replacements should he be killed - report

Khamenei has made a selection of replacements down his chain of military command in case more of his lieutenants are killed, according to the report. 

 Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2025.

Netanyahu praises IDF Intelligence officers amid operations against Iran

Netanyahu praised the work of intelligence officers as crucial to the war and congratulated them on their work.

 Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) visiting an IDF Intelligence base with Head of IDF Intelligence, Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder (left) and Military Secretary, Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman (right), June 20, 2025.

Israel is now turning 'ring of fire' back on Iran, IDF chief says at intelligence HQ

The head of the Intelligence Directorate visited the Targeting Center of the Intelligence Directorate on Wednesday.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, June 19, 2025.

How IDF intelligence outmaneuvered Iran - explainer

The Israeli military's intelligence preparation allowed the air force to gain supremacy over the skies of Tehran in the first 24 hours of Operation Rising Lion.

 Fire of Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot is seen following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025