Head Of Mossad

Mossad in crisis? Why Roman Gofman's firings and Iran strategy tell a more complicated story

The Mossad claimed that the N12 report “recycles old stories and allegations while artificially linking unrelated events and taking them out of context, in an attempt to manufacture a crisis."

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.
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen at a Taglit conference, November 2, 2026.

Former Mossad chief calls Saudi Crown Prince 'not a mature enough person' at Taglit conference

Mossad Chief Roman Gofman waits before a joint press conference of US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu in the State Dining Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

Mossad chief meets CIA director as US, Israel coordinate on Iran - report

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


High Court seeks further materials before ruling on Gofman Mossad appointment

The High Court heard petitions against Netanyahu's decision to appoint Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, with concerns over integrity and past actions.

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.

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.

Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen not entering politics for now

Channel 12 first reported the news, which came after speculation that has gone on and off since Cohen retired as Mossad chief in mid-2021.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen speaks at the IDF Widows and Orphans new headquarters' opening, June 24, 2023.

Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen to lead IDF's Widows and Orphans division

"This organization represents the sacred values of the State of Israel in my eyes," Cohen stated on his commitment to the group.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen speaks at the IDF Widows and Orphans new headquarters' opening, June 24, 2023.

Mossad rejects claims it influenced Israeli judicial reform protests in Pentagon leak

The Mossad on Sunday morning said reports that it encouraged spies to attend judicial reform protests were "false and unfounded."

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen next to Mossad Director David Barnea at a pre-Passover toast, on April 4, 2023.

Ex-Mossad chief Pardo: Netanyahu, not Gallant, should be fired

The former Mossad director stated, "in any normal Western-style democratic country, any such prime minister would get up and quit the same day."

 Tamir Pardo

Netanyahu holds first meeting with Mossad chief Barnea

Netanyahu said that he was given an extensive update on all of the clandestine agencies activities, but with a special emphasis on Iran.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds first meeting with Mossad Director David Barnea

Mossad chief Barnea flies to Washington to try to halt Iran nuclear deal

The spy chief’s visit is part of a string of senior Israeli officials who have been campaigning to block the deal.

 Prime Minister Yair Lapid meets with Mossad chief David Barnea on August 25.

Netanyahu, heads of Mossad, NSC, MOH all in isolation after Litzman infected

Health minister accused of praying contrary to his own office’s guidelines

A press conference on coronavrus held by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Health Minister Ya'acov Litzman and Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov

Danny Yatom considering running for Labor head, says Gabbay 'failed'

A moment before the coming elections, the former Mossad head is considering his entrance into political life, and passes judgement on the prime minister on the way, worried about the situation.

DANNY YATOM