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The former Iranian president's office dismissed reports that the Mossad sought to recruit him as an intelligence asset and install him as Iran's leader, calling allegations "Hollywood-style claims"
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The joint intelligence initiative was aborted by President Trump after intense diplomatic pressure from Turkish President Erdogan, stopping the flow of seized Hamas and Hezbollah weaponry
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During Gofman's appointment ceremony, Netanyahu said the challenge posed by Iran is a key mission for Gofman and the Mossad, calling on the agency's personnel to continue to confront Iranian threats
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At a farewell ceremony for David Barnea, the prime minister credited the Mossad with major security achievements, warned Israel’s enemies, and welcomed incoming director Roman Gofman
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The High Court of Justice rejected two appeals against the appointment of General Roman Gofman, paving the way for him to take office this week
The advisory committee has once again approved the choice of Benjamin Netanyahu, despite the opposition of its chairman Asher Grunis.
Mossad chief David Barnea made at least two visits to the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran to coordinate military and intelligence operations, according to a Wall Street Journal report
This, amid controversy over the alleged use of a minor in a military influence operation - testing the limits of the PM's authority over Israel’s intelligence services
The Iran International reports did not provide evidence to substantiate the accusations or details regarding the nature of the information allegedly shared
Attorney general says Gofman's role in an influence operation involving a minor "casts a heavy shadow" over his integrity, as Netanyahu vows to push ahead with the appointment.
Barnea credits the intelligence agency with 'breaking through borders' and expanding Israel's strategic alliances
Israeli intelligence agency head Barnea highlights sacrifice across generations, reveals details on operative who died abroad
The Mossad, the IDF, and the Shin Bet say an Iranian-backed network targeted the BTC pipeline and Jewish sites before arrests in Azerbaijan
"We anticipated that our campaign would continue after the strikes on Tehran would end, and prepared for this. Our commitment will only be complete once this extremist regime is replaced."
Israeli security services say Mekdad Natour, a former police interpreter, was recruited via the Qatari channel Al-Jazeera and relayed sensitive information during the war to hostile channels
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i24NEWS interviews three former defense officials who are sharply divided over lessons of the past and the future of border security as northern tensions rise ● WATCH
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Mayor Yossi Naveh urged vigilance, while authorities plan a public awareness campaign to expose the Iranian's online approaches and education on suspicious contact
The comments came in the wake of reports that Mossad chief Dedi Barnea met with Qatari representatives in New York last month, establishing four working groups
While there has been no official confirmation from Israel over any possible involvement in Ahmed Shukr's recent disappearance, this unusual incident reopens one of Israel's most painful wounds
The report says the ex-general security official was lured and kidnapped amid renewed focus on the missing Israeli pilot
Roman Goffman currently serves as the Prime Minister’s Military Secretary, Netanyahu described him as “the most worthy and suitable candidate for the position of head of Mossad"
The raids led to multiple arrests and the discovery of weapons caches, including pistols and explosive devices, prepared for use “on command” by Hamas operatives
The investigation revealed that Khaled al-Halabi had been working as a double agent for the Israeli Mossad before fleeing Syria in 2013
“We destroyed their air defenses, their Revolutionary Guard bases, and hunted them down even into their bedrooms in Tehran and other cities,” Cohen said