[79976] End of Mossad Chief Dadi Barnea's Term: From Operational Summary to the Vision of the Campaign Against Iran

Mossad Personnel Change: Dadi Barnea Summarizes a Dramatic Term

In an emotional farewell ceremony held last night, outgoing Mossad Chief Dadi Barnea summarized his term in office, setting clear strategic goals for the future. According to a report on Political-Security Cabinet - Moriah Asraf & Doron Kadosh, Barnea emphasized that "regime change in Iran is a possible and achievable goal," and called for this mission to remain at the top of the national priority list.

During the ceremony, Barnea dedicated words to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As reported on YINONEWS - Yinon Magal and Security Flashes 24/7 (known for a line supportive of the government and its security moves), Barnea thanked Netanyahu for four key milestones: halting the attack in Lebanon on the fourth day of the war, approving the pager operation, approving the elimination of Nasrallah, and approvals for other covert operations. "Thank you for the brave decisions you made; I will forever be grateful to you," Security Flashes quoted Barnea's farewell remarks.

The Hot News detailed in a comprehensive summary the achievements of the term in the field of captives and missing persons, including leading the first hostage release agreement in November 2023 and participating in the formulation of the second agreement in January 2025. Also noted were complex operations such as the return of the body of the late Zvi Feldman and the acquisition of the Syrian archive of the late Eli Cohen. Under Barnea's leadership, the organization gained exceptional recognition, which was reflected, among other things, in the Independence Day Torch Lighting Ceremony.

Barnea concluded the ceremony by wishing success to his successor, Gofman, as reported by Amichai Stein | The Diplomatic Channel. Barnea's era is defined in various sources as a formative period that established the Mossad as one of the most influential and advanced intelligence organizations in the world.