Mossad

Reshaping the Mossad: Inside Roman Gofman’s world of spies, Iran, and high-stakes strategy

What does Gofman’s decision to fire three top Mossad officials reveal about his strategy for Iran - and will he survive as agency chief if Eisenkot becomes prime minister?

Mossad Director Roman Gofman.
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. 30: Roman Gofman: A new Mossad chief for a changing confrontation with Iran

Former Mossad director David Barnea attends an event at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026

No. 40: David Barnea: The Mossad chief who took Israel’s covert fight deep into enemy territory

 Satellite imagery from Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility June 22, 2025.

Inside the IDF Military Intelligence's crusade to block Iran from getting nukes - exclusive


With Eisenkot, Israel can defeat Iran, ex-Mossad official and Yashar list member Bachar says

Now on Eisenkot’s list, she believes her party is well positioned to triumph in the October elections and “make Israel great again.”

Portrait of Yashar party member former Shin Bet and Mossad official Dvora Bachar with Yashar head Gadi Eisenkott, August 12, 2026.

Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amid sanctions - editorial

Britain and Israel have genuine strategic interests in common even when their governments disagree sharply, but diplomatic relations require reciprocity.

The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as Big Ben is pictured during a near total solar eclipse, with more than 90 percent of the Sun blocked by the Moon across Britain, in central London on August 12, 2026.

Mossad's best operation ever? From walkie-talkies to beepers to the Hezbollah takedown - exclusive

Mossad’s pager operation blindsided Hezbollah, stunned Washington, and exposed years of Israeli planning behind one of the most audacious intelligence operations in modern history.

 A woman's shadow is seen over the Mossad logo (illustrative)

Not a zero-sum game: How to prevent an Israeli-Turkish clash in Syria - opinion

Israel must balance its security concerns over Turkey’s role in Syria with the need to preserve dialogue and stability.

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.

Iran regime will fall through mix of operations, economic pressure, ex-Mossad chief Barnea says

Barnea, in his first speech since leaving the post of Israel's spy chief in June, also said that Hezbollah and Hamas are weaker now than they were before the October 7 massacre.

Ex-Mossad chief David Barnea (L) and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion (R) at the Jerusalem Municipality, August 27, 2026.

Mossad Director Gofman prevented from handling 'Qatargate' over conflict of interest

Mossad Director Roman Gofman, who served as the PM's military secretary before becoming spy chief, will not handle the "Qatargate" investigations because of his personal ties to key suspects.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with newly minted Mossad Director Roman Gofman.

Finance Ministry report reveals major salary gaps across Israel's security organizations

Under Israeli law, if the average pension of retiring officers remains above the target, the finance minister will be required to establish new regulations governing pension payments.

IDF officers

Israel’s Syria strike may have jolted diplomacy back to life - analysis

The Jordan talks will determine whether that message - so dramatically delivered - can now actually produce a workable arrangement.

(L-R): Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani; Mossad Director Roman Gofman

Mossad chief, Syria FM hold positive de-escalation talks after Israeli airbase strike, source says

Meeting comes after Shaibani told Reuters Israel has 'historic opportunity' for diplomacy • IDF struck Syrian airbase last week intended to prevent Turkish military presence, sources told the Post

(L-R): Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani; Mossad Director Roman Gofman

Ex-Mossad official: Turkey unlikely to risk military clash with Israel despite Erdogan's ambitions

"Neither side is interested in a military confrontation, certainly not at the present time. That is completely contrary to Erdogan's outlook," a former Mossad counterterror chief told 103FM.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 11, 2026.