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New Mossad chief Roman Gofman ousts deputy once seen as agency’s future leader

In his first major leadership move, new Mossad chief Roman Gofman removed his deputy as part of efforts to reshape the agency’s senior team, sidelining the man former director David Barnea had groomed as his successor

Itamar Eichner | 06.06.26

חובשי איחוד הצלה שהצילו את חיי ראש המוסד ב-7 באוקטובר

New Mossad chief honors medics who saved him on October 7

United Hatzalah medics treated and evacuated Roman Gofman under fire after he was seriously wounded fighting terrorists during the Hamas attack, then reunited with him as he took office as Mossad director

Roni Green Shaulov | 06.03.26

Mossad changes chiefs: Barnea’s legacy and Gofman’s challenges

As David Barnea ends his term with praise for expanded operations against Tehran, incoming chief Roman Gofman faces questions over his outsider status, possible senior departures and the challenge of confronting Iran’s nuclear, missile and proxy threats

Itamar Eichner | 06.02.26

Roman Gofman cleared to become Mossad chief after High Court rejects petitions

Justices rule 2-1 that alleged failures in Ori Elmakayes affair do not amount to integrity flaw, clearing Netanyahu pick to replace David Barnea

Netael Bandel | 06.01.26

Netanyahu’s pick for Mossad director could spark senior resignations

Outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea openly opposes Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman’s appointment, while the agency prepares a June 2 handover ceremony as the High Court weighs petitions challenging the nomination

Itamar Eichner, Netael Bandel | 05.18.26

‘Acting in bad faith’: Mossad chief nominee blasts attorney general in High Court fight

Roman Gofman accuses Gali Baharav-Miara of acting in bad faith after she submitted new allegations tied to a key witness in petitions challenging his appointment as Mossad chief

Netael Bandel | 05.15.26

AG flags claims Netanyahu’s Mossad pick hid contact with investigator

The request centers on Gofman’s alleged role in the officer’s continued employment at the Mossad, as the High Court weighs petitions against his appointment as spy chief

Netael Bandel | 05.14.26

Mossad chief warned Gofman case crossed agency’s red lines, opinion reveals

Newly released dissent by retired judge Asher Grunis details David Barnea’s objections, citing the alleged use of a minor in an unauthorized military influence operation and warning that Mossad’s secrecy demands stricter integrity standards

Netael Bandel | 05.10.26

Netanyahu says Israel's security is ‘only’ his responsibility but keeps dodging Oct. 7 blame

The statement appeared in Netanyahu’s response to the High Court of Justice, in which he asked the court to reject petitions against the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad chief

Itamar Eichner | 05.08.26

ראש הממשלה במסיבת עיתונאים משותפת עם מתאם שו"ן

'Responsibility for national security entrusted to PM': Netanyahu defends Mossad chief pick in court

PM says national security decisions rest with him alone, as petitions challenge Roman Gofman’s nomination for spy chief over his alleged approval of using a minor in an unauthorized influence operation

Netael Bandel, Roy Rubinstein | 05.08.26

Mossad chief Barnea opposes Netanyahu's pick for successor over past conduct

Barnea cited a past incident involving use of a minor in an intelligence operation, while IDF chief backed Gofman; advisory panel approved the appointment despite internal opposition and dissenting opinion by its head

Itamar Eichner | 04.13.26

Netanyahu’s pick Gofman approved as Mossad chief after weeks of delays

Approval follows concerns over Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman’s past conduct case, with the attorney general raising legal issues and potential court challenges expected as he is set to take office June 2 for a five-year term

Itamar Eichner | 04.12.26

The secret late-night meeting in a Tel Aviv parking garage rocking Netanyahu’s inner circle

Police suspect Netanyahu’s chief of staff Tzachi Braverman leaked classified details of a probe to aide Eli Feldstein, delaying Braverman’s appointment as ambassador to the UK

Meir Turgeman | 02.17.26

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו החליט למנות את מזכירו הצבאי, אלוף רומן גופמן, לראש המוסד הבא

Gofman’s nomination for Mossad chief faces scrutiny over alleged irregular practices

Grunis Committee seeks additional testimony from military over alleged online influence operation involving a minor as Netanyahu, top generals and Mossad chief voice support

Yossi Yehoshua | 12.25.25

Netanyahu’s Mossad pick floated giving nuclear arms to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey

In a 2019 academic paper, Roman Gofman proposed a new multi-polar nuclear balance in the Middle East with Russia, China and the US to counter Iran

Uri Blau, Shomrim | 12.09.25