David Barnea

Trump, Netanyahu call halts Beirut strike as Barnea calls to topple Iran’s regime

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A PLACARD sends a clear message featuring US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the UN office during US-Iran nuclear talks, in Geneva, Feb. 17.
MOSSAD OPERATIVE ‘Adam Feyn,’ who recently published a book in Hebrew called ‘Hoda’ah Goralit’ (Fateful Message), exploring the Hezbollah beeper operation, provides his first English-language interview about it to ‘The Jerusalem Post.’

Inside Israel’s secret operation to turn Hezbollah’s beepers into bombs - exclusive

Mossad chief David Barnea (L) and Shin Bet chief David Zini at a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026.

Mossad chief, Shin Bet head visited UAE to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report

Mossad chief David Barnea attends the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 21, 2026.

Netanyahu reprimands Mossad chief Barnea after sending letter opposing Gofman appointment


'Powerful synergy': Netanyahu hails Mossad's cooperation with IDF during Iran war

Netanyahu expressed his belief that Israel stands currently "at a strong and strategic point."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad Director Barnea hold meeting together, July 3, 2025.

Mossad chief Barnea most trusted official among Arab Israelis, IDI poll reveals

In a poll conducted during Operation Rising Lion, the IDI learned that only 40% of Israeli adults have retained trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Mossad director David Barnea seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)

Top IDF officials sure Iran will try to make a nuclear comeback, but say they'll be ready

In fact, top sources said that they will be even more ready in the future, given the confidence and experience gained from this war.

 IDF Intelligence Chief Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder (c) meets with Intelligence officers, June 17, 2025.

IDF commandos covertly operated in Iran, Zamir reveals

"These forces operated covertly in the heart of enemy territory, securing operational freedom of action."

 A picture of late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami is seen on a street in Tehran, Iran June 15, 2025.

Israel will be in Iran for years to come, Mossad head David Barnea says

In a talk to agents, he said they have achieved 'unimaginable' heights in Iran ops.

 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.

US, Iran set third round of nuclear talks - what's next? - analysis

Technical experts on each side are already meeting up to discuss specific, concrete solutions and terms for complex problems.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Mossad director, Dermer seemingly unable to deter Witkoff from Iran nuclear strategy

There has been deep concern that Trump's admin does not understand the importance of the details of setting back Iran's nuclear program.

 Mossad Director David Barnea, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff (Illustrative).

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet heads not invited to security cabinet discussion

Officially, security agency heads were not invited to attend given the meeting would be a briefing on PMs visits to Hungary and Washington.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services and Mossad chief David Barnea attend a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.

Fights between PM, his negotiating team over ‘credit’ for speeding up hostage exchange

Netanyahu and top security officials trade blame and credit over the latest hostage deal, as tensions rise over the October 7 probe and shifts in the negotiation team.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025

Ron Dermer to replace Mossad chief as Israel's Gaza phase two lead negotiator, 'Post' confirms

Ron Dermer is known for his deep personal and political alignment with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of US President Donald Trump's administration.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025