X Executive Who Faced Mossad Agent Claims Departs Company

Nikita Bir, formerly the Head of Product at Elon Musk's social media platform X, has officially ended his employment with the company. This announcement comes two months after he stepped down from his managerial role to serve as a consultant. Bir announced his departure in a post, stating his work computer had been disconnected and thanking X for "the most interesting chapter of my life." He joined X in July 2025.

Bir explained that his decision to be a prominent figure associated with the product was intended to unite employees around a shared vision, but it came at a personal cost. While he did not explicitly state that threats led to his departure, his comments align with recent claims he made about harassment and threats against him, according to Globes. These events occurred against the backdrop of a conspiracy theory circulating on social media, alleging Bir secretly worked for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency.

Users on X accused Bir of exploiting his position as Head of Product to manipulate the platform's algorithm in favor of Israel. They claimed he reduced the visibility of anti-Israel content and amplified pro-Israel content. Bir had actively worked to combat fake news and bots on X, and in April 2026, he exposed and blocked accounts spreading disinformation against Israel, which they attempted to monetize through the platform's program. However, no concrete evidence was presented to support these accusations.

While X periodically blocks sophisticated AI-driven influence networks and fake accounts, such as a network of approximately 100 fictitious accounts removed after targeting retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter, and has previously removed accounts directly linked to Hamas, critics and researchers argue that structural changes under Elon Musk have actually facilitated the spread of false information against Israel.