Mossad

'Danger to Israel’s national security': Elmakayes warns against Gofman's Mossad appointment

Elmakayes was 17 when Shin Bet detained him for over a year after intelligence officers from the IDF's 210th Division, then headed by Gofman, passed him classified information to publish on Telegram.

Ronen Gofman at a ceremony while commander of the IDF's 210th Division, September 2022.
Activists hold signs calling for the return of the final two hostages' remains, including St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, November 29, 2025.

Israeli delegation heads to Cairo to secure release of last slain hostage Ran Gvili

Roman Gofman, military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 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

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Roman Gofman, military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 11, 2024

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Netanyahu taps military secretary Roman Gofman as next Mossad chief in surprise move

PM's appointment comes as a surprise as he overlooks leading candidate 'A' • Mossad sources highly circumspect regarding what to expect during Gofman's term

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shaking hands with Maj.-Gen.Roman Gofman.

Ex-NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi slams haredi draft bill, warns it endangers Israel’s future

"The IDF needs an additional thousand fighters," he continued. "The proposed law, as is, does not advance this goal; it enables dodging, and endangers the future of the state."

 Former National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

Mossad officer 'G' steps aside amid fallout from October 7 probe

Brig.-Gen. "G" was seconded to the Mossad over the past few months while serving as the IDF Intelligence Directorate's Operations chief.

An silhouette of an intelligence agent with the Mossad logo in the background.

Houthi court sentences 17 to death for alleged espionage for Israel, US, Saudi Arabia

Seventeen people were sentenced to death by a Houthi court over accusations of providing intelligence to foreign powers including Israel and the US.

A child gestures with a mock weapon as protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 8, 2025; illustrative.

Candace Owens claims Macron sent French, Israeli-linked hit squad to assassinate her

Candace Owens claims the Macrons ordered an assassination plot against her, alleging Israeli involvement, though no evidence or official confirmation has been provided.

Candace Owens speaks during a right-wing gathering known as America Fest, an event organised by Turning Point USA, in Phoenix, Arizona, December 2022; illustrative.

Mossad unveils network of Hamas terror infrastructure across Europe

According to the Mossad, coordinated raids in Austria and Germany resulted in arrests and the seizure of weapons and explosives intended for use “on command.”

Mossad unveils network of Hamas terror operations across Europe, November 19, 2025.

Lead candidate 'A' for taking over Mossad also has some agency support, 'Post' learns

The 'Post' learned that "A" is not only the leading candidate for Netanyahu, but is also supported by the Mossad. Until he wins the appointment, his name will remain anonymous.

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

Syrian general linked to Mossad indicted for torture in Austria - report

Syrian Brig.-Gen. Khaled al-Halabi, accused of overseeing torture in Raqqa during Syria’s uprising from 2011 to 2013, was arrested after years in hiding.

Ex-Syrian Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi.

Ex-Mossad head Yossi Cohen says 'Iran cannot enrich any more uranium' in Fox interview

Yossi Cohen also advised to "expect to see more peace treaties in the coming future" following joint US-Israel peacemaking negotiations that led to the Israel-Gaza ceasefire.

Yossi Cohen

IDF, Mossad readying for Oct. 7-style attack from Iran-backed militias in Iraq

The main method of attack would likely involve launching missiles and drones from Iraqi territory, following a pattern similar to the one used during the first days of the Israel-Hamas War.

A mourner attends the funeral of a commander from Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah armed group who was killed in what they called a "Zionist attack" in the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday, during a funeral in Baghdad, Iraq September 22, 2024.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says he will not run for election

The former Mossad chief stated that while he believes that Israel needs a change of leadership, he did not want to run at this point in time.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen speaks at Shurat HaDin's 'Rage Against The Hate' conference in New York City, October 27, 2025.