President Isaac Herzog and Mossad Director David Barnea, this evening (Tuesday, 16 December 2025), the third night of Hanukkah, presented certificates of excellence to 12 Mossad employees for their unique contributions and extraordinary activities for the security of Israel.

"First of all, I want to thank you for your vital part in the 'miracles and wonders' we are performing in these times; to thank your families, who provide the support, because without that support, without the families I just heard about, and it is good to hear, three children, four children, across the board, some have two, but it is a family, and there is a family here. This is a very cohesive family that makes an immense contribution to Israel’s security.

I want to tell you that there is no possibility in the life of a nation, perhaps in life at all, to rest on one's laurels. That is a temporary thing. Reality changes with immense speed. In my estimation, we are changing faster than our enemies, but that must be proven through action. I am convinced, I believe we have these capabilities. I believe you have these capabilities.