Mossad Strategic Leadership Changed, Names ‘A’ as New Dy Director

27.05.2024

Mossad Strategic Leadership Changed, Announces Appointment of New Deputy Director

Mossad Strategic Leadership: Today, Mossad Director David Barnea revealed the appointment of A as the new Deputy Director, succeeding H, who has held the position since June 2021. A, whose background lies in the agency’s HUMINT division, is set to further the organizational changes initiated by Director Barnea at the onset of his term. These changes notably encompass the extensive expansion of operations grounded in HUMINT and the organization’s technological branch.

This appointment marks a pivotal phase in a multi-year strategy that will see substantial investment in the advancement of new cyber and AI capabilities, as well as the reinforcement and amplification of traditional recruiting and operational agent capabilities. These foundational elements are central to the covert activities of an intelligence organization. As part of the upcoming round of appointments, senior command positions will be succeeded as their terms conclude in the summer.

Director Barnea extended his commendations to the incoming Deputy Director and conveyed well wishes, while also expressing gratitude to H for their service and significant contributions to the security of the State of Israel.

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