David Barnea
David "Dadi" Barnea is the current Director of the Mossad, having taken over from Yossi Cohen in June 2021.
Some of the key events about David Barnea
- 1991Joined the Israel Defense Forces and served in the Sayeret Matkal special forces unit
- 1996Began career at Mossad, Israel's national intelligence agency
- 2003Appointed to lead the Tzomet division, responsible for identifying and recruiting agents
- 2013Promoted to head of the Keshet division, overseeing Mossad's operations branch
- 2019Became deputy director of Mossad
- 2021Appointed as the 13th director of Mossad
- 2021Led efforts to improve Israel's relations with Arab countries
- 2021Faced criticism for lack of transparency and public communication after becoming Mossad director
- 2022Oversaw intelligence operations contributing to Israel's security
- 2022Oversaw controversial Mossad operations that strained diplomatic relations with Turkey
- 2023Expanded Mossad's technological capabilities and cyber operations
- 2023Strengthened international cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts
- 2023Received backlash for Mossad's alleged involvement in covert actions against Iran's nuclear program
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