David Barnea

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

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Insider 'Adam Feyn' reveals stunning details of Mossad’s “beepers” operation against Hezbollah in his new book, explaining the strategy and high-stakes decisions behind the mission.

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.’
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

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.

Grunis Committee urges High Court to reject petitions against Gofman Mossad appointment


Mossad chief Barnea bridges Doha divide after Israel's assassination attempt in Qatar - analysis

Israel’s spy chief has used his extensive skill set to rebuild the Mossad's working relationship with Qatar following the attempted assassination of Hamas officials in Doha.

Mossad Director David Barnea seen over a backdrop of Qatari flags and the Mossad emblem (illustrative)

Senior Qatari official meets Mossad chief Barnea and Steve Witkoff in New York talks

A trilateral meeting is currently underway between a senior Qatari official, Mossad Director David Barnea, and Steve Witkoff, in New York a source told the Jerusalem Post on Sunday.

 US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, May 28, 2025

Who is Roman Gofman, Netanyahu's military secretary and Israel's next Mossad chief? - explainer

A veteran field commander turned military secretary, Gofman is set to take Israel’s top intelligence post amid scrutiny over past operational decisions and the Mossad’s evolving regional challenges.

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

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.

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.

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)

'There is dialogue for new peace agreements,' Mossad's Barnea said in security meeting

The comments were made during the Security Cabinet's meeting on Thursday, in which the ceasefire agreement was approved.

Mossad chief David Barnea attends a Conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), in Tel Aviv, on February 25, 2025.

No. 3: David Barnea: Mossad chief revitalizing the Israeli intelligence network

The Mossad was active for at least three years to develop technological capabilities connected to specific operations, which no one else can do, including other Israeli defense agencies.

Mossad director David Barnea.

Dozens of Mossad women penetrated Iran during 12-Day War- exclusive

The Mossad is poised to intervene if Tehran seems to be trying to use its uranium to move again in the direction of a nuclear weapon.

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

Israel's strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar backfired, now an image of failure - opinion

Netanyahu is responsible for this loss. Since he is not foolish, he may have understood that he needed to aim for a “victory picture” and built the Qatar strike as that image.

This frame grab taken from an AFPTV footage shows smoke billowing after explosions in Qatar's capital Doha on September 9, 2025.