Mossad

Mossad's Gaza operations ceased in 2021, long before Hamas's October 7 attack, sources tell 'Post'

The sources of leaked information regarding the operations may have been former security officials seeking to even the score for what they saw as a failure to take responsibility for October 7.

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Yossi Cohen.
Taken before his appointment as Mossad Chief, 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.

Why do officials keep trying to shove Mossad chief Roman Gofman into the Gaza sphere? - analysis

Officials keep linking Mossad chief Roman Gofman to Gaza migration plans, despite denials that he is leading it, and no final decision on who will lead the effort.

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Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on April 16. Israel became part of the US Central Command in 2021. PremiumPremium

Shared values, shared skies: Inside America's deepest Middle East partnership - analysis

From Truman’s recognition of Israel to unprecedented military cooperation against Iran, the partnership has become one of the closest in the modern world

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Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.

Katz's position on Mossad's Kurds vs Iranian regime plan unclear after conflicting statements

Trump vetoed a Mossad plan to support Kurdish forces against Iran, fueling debate over which Israeli and US officials backed the proposal.

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David Barnea's Mossad revolution: How the spy agency became a war-fighting juggernaut - exclusive

After decades in the agency, and five years at its top, including some of the most crucial in Israel's history, Barnea also has some critical viewpoints which Israel and the world can learn from.

JUNE 4, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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.

New Mossad chief reunites with Hatzalah medics who saved his life during October 7 at inauguration

“During those moments in the ambulance, I had no idea that the man we were treating would one day lead one of the most sensitive and important organizations in Israel,” said Moshe Weizman.

JUNE 3, 2026BySHIR PERETS
UNITED HATZALAH medic down south, Oct. 7.

New Mossad Chief Roman Gofman: 'Iranian Shiite axis suffered a tough blow'

Gofman said that during his term, the Mossad would continue to act in the shadows to develop new capabilities and strategies that would surprise Israel's adversaries.

JUNE 2, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with newly minted Mossad Director Roman Gofman.

Outgoing Mossad chief Barnea urges Israel to topple wounded Iranian regime

If in the past, Barnea's promise seemed to be to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, this was an additional time that he doubled or even tripled down on regime change for Iran.

JUNE 2, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F250423CG505 File Size: 9682 KB caption (en): 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,

Gofman ruling lays bare rules under dispute in Israel's political game - analysis

As Baharav-Miara warned of efforts to weaken democratic institutions, the system she was defending was in the process of rejecting her objections to one of Netanyahu’s most sensitive appointments.

JUNE 1, 2026ByHERB KEINON
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and incoming Mossad chief Roman Gofman ordering the strikes on Iranian officials, March 16, 2026.

Mossad int'l relations head steps down following Gofman appointment - report

Other senior Mossad officials are expected to follow suit in the coming days, KAN added. 

JUNE 1, 2026ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
Mossad logo and Israel flag are seen in this illustration taken May 6, 2025

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

Roman Gofman is set to assume the role of Mossad chief after the High Court approved his appointment on Monday.

JUNE 1, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN, YONAH JEREMY BOB
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.

IDF says one-third of Hezbollah’s prewar force has been killed since October 2023

The IDF said that it is trying to break the link between Hezbollah and Iran talks.

MAY 28, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A flag of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah flutters above the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on February 16, 2026.

Attorney-General asks High Court to block Gofman appointment despite renewed committee approval

The petitions challenge Gofman’s appointment over the Ori Elmakayes affair, centering on claims that Elmakayes, then a minor, was used in 2022 by the IDF as part of an influence effort under Gofman.

MAY 28, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
Incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman arrives to a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 5, 2026.

High Court gives parties 24 hours to respond after c'tee again clears Gofman for Mossad chief

Senior appointments panel majority says new materials strengthened its support; Grunis says further probe still needed

MAY 26, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
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.