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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.

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.
 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Man charged in UK with assisting foreign intelligence service linked to Iran

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

National Crime Unit officer questioned on suspicion of contact with foreign agent, likely from Iran

Southampton's Daniel Peretz celebrates after Shea Charles scores their second goal.

Daniel Peretz, Southampton soccer team thrown out of Championship playoff final over spying scandal


Indictment filed against Jerusalem resident for spying on behalf of Iran, contacting foreign agent

According to the indictment, despite realizing that the individual he was in contact with was working on behalf of Iran, Lachovitz continued to work with them.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Two separate Israeli espionage cases uncover Iran-linked activities in Jerusalem, Ashkelon

Two distinct espionage investigations in Ashkelon and Jerusalem reveal suspects linked to Iranian intelligence, involving explosive material production and digital recruitment efforts.

An illustrative silhouette of an intelligence agent handler with a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Iran warns of death penalty, asset seizures for spying, aiding enemies

Iranian media have reported more than 1,000 arrests over the course of the month, related to individuals accused of sharing anti-government content online, or "cooperating with the enemy."

Members of the Iranian police attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, January 12, 2026.

Iranian spy network operating in London under cover of Press TV, source tells ‘Post’

Despite being banned from YouTube and losing its broadcast license, Press TV has continued to publish on social media, with journalists using their credentials to spot targets for recruitment.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Jerusalem prosecutors indict 23-year-old over alleged contact with Iranian agent

According to the indictment, Jaber came into contact in January with a Telegram user identified as “Joan” after looking for temporary work in a Telegram group.

 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

Hungarian government accuses journalist of spying for Ukraine

Government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said a formal investigation has been launched into the journalist. Police did not immediately respond to emailed questions from Reuters.

Flags of Hungary and Ukraine.

Israeli teen indicted for working with Iranian operatives, charged with espionage

A 14-year-old Israeli has been indicted for working with Iranian operatives, carrying out sabotage and surveillance tasks in exchange for cryptocurrency.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Hitler posters appear in Iran as warning to foreign collaborators

Images online show banners quoting Hitler in Persian as Tehran continues arrests and executions of those accused of aiding Israel.

Images of a Hitler poster appeared directly beneath a much larger public poster of Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, are being spreaded online.

Two Israeli brothers indicted after selling fake AI-generated information to Iranian agent

The defendants' lawyer asserted that they acted to "harm and deceive the Iranian enemy and should be awarded the Israel Prize for their contribution to the nation's security."

An illustration of ChatGPT over a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Israel's Mossad calls on Iranians to share information on Islamic Republic's nuclear industry

“If you have access to information in the field of the nuclear industry, talk to us,” the Mossad wrote on its Persian-language Telegram channel. “With us, your future is guaranteed."

Illustrative image of a Mossad agent standing in front of Mossad vs Iran concept flags on a wall with a crack.