David Barnea

IDF intel, Mossad chiefs recently visit US in one-two punch for advice on handling Iran

IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder met with top US military officials on Tuesday as the US aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, arrived in the region.

Members of the National Guard walk near the White House on the National Mall, in Washington, DC, US, August 21, 2025
US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

Trump 'greatly respects' Iran's cancellation of scheduled hangings, gives thanks

Protestors burn images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally held in Solidarity with Iran's Uprising, organised by The national Council of Resistance of Iran, on Whitehall in central London on January 11, 2026.

How deeply are Israel's Mossad spymasters involved in Iran protest crisis? - analysis

Illustrative Mossad agent.

Mossad spurs Iran protests, says agents with demonstrators in Farsi message


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.

'Mossad head told me political circumstances preventing a deal' - hostage's mom

Zangauker said to the probe that Barnea told her that a deal would not be possible because of politics in a meeting between the two that she thinks took place around March.

Einav Zangauker speaking to the civilian probe

Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to take part in hostage deal summit on Thursday

Qatar and Egypt have been the main mediators for the deal with the help of the United States.

(L-R) Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, Mossad director David Barnea and IDF chief Herzi Halevi seen on May 5, 2024

'Sinwar is the obstacle to the agreement, not me': PM approves delegation to head to Cairo talks

The PMO denied allegations that Hamas agreed to a deal and that negotiations stalled due to attempts by Israel to change conditions.

 Benjamin Netanyahu, Yahya Sinwar

No return of terrorists and holding Philadelphi: Israel's hostage deal demands - report

The Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar published a report detailing Israel's alleged conditions for a hostage.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures during a press conference amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 13, 2024.

Mossad chief returns from Rome with hostage deal clarifications

“The negotiations on the main issues will continue in the coming days,” a statement by the Prime Minister's Office stated.

 David Barnea, the head of the Israeli Mossad attends an honour guard ceremony for Israel's incoming military chief Herzi Halevi at Israel's Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv, Israel January 16, 2023.

Israel sends updated Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal proposal to US

Israel believes that a united front with the US is important to get Hamas to agree to the three-phase deal, originally proposed by US President Joe Biden in May. 

 Families of Americans held hostage by Hamas speak with members of the press after meeting with US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside the White House in Washington, US, July 25, 2024.