David Barnea
A., considered a contender to lead the agency, has served in the organization for more than 20 years.
The Israeli premier’s military secretary will replace outgoing agency chief David Barnea.
“We carried out a series of almost fantastical operations, one after another,” the Mossad director said during the annual ceremony.
“Eli Cohen is a national hero in every sense of the word,” the PM said.
An Israeli political source claimed Barnea traveled to Doha “on Mossad-related matters, not regarding the negotiations for a hostage deal.”
IDF chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the damage inflicted on the Islamic Republic will help advance Israel’s war objectives against Hamas.
David Barnea hails agency’s “unimaginable” achievements, reiterates focus on hostages in Gaza.
John Ratcliffe’s first official visit to the Jewish state since taking office comes amid U.S. attempts to revive negotiations on a nuclear deal with the Iranian regime, as well as with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Countering claims by former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Mossad chief said that the operation was far more effective than it would have been if conducted months earlier.
“The new team changed the dynamic and led negotiations instead of concessions,” said an official from the PMO following Netanyahu’s change-up of the team leading ceasefire talks in Qatar.
The Israeli strategic affairs minister will reportedly replace Mossad chief David Barnea as head of the Israeli delegation.
Ronen Bar would be replaced with a senior Shin Bet official under Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who the PM may tap to lead the talks instead of Mossad chief David Barnea.
