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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
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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
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12.09.25
Spins upon spins: from Netanyahu’s pardon to draft law and Mossad shake-up
Who would have believed that Netanyahu’s pardon drama would fade into history, be replaced by a vote on the draft law, and the next day give way to serious talk of replacing the head of the Mossad?
Sima Kadmon
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12.06.25
Netanyahu’s Mossad pick: how Roman Gofman became PM’s most influential wartime adviser
Opinion: Military secretary’s appointment, shaped by his deep wartime influence over the prime minister, raises urgent questions about experience, accountability and the political forces now reshaping the spy agency’s future
Yossi Yehoshua
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12.05.25
A respected senior officer who led in Gaza — now his promotion is blocked over protest ties
Col. (res.) German Giltman, a decorated armored corps officer and former IDF attaché in Moscow, won strong backing from top commanders, with officials insisting he never supported refusal to serve
Yoav Zitun, Yossi Yehoshua
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12.05.25
Teen once used in IDF op says Mossad pick Gofman is 'danger to Israel’s security'
Uri Elmakias says he was used and abandoned as a 17-year-old in an unauthorized IDF influence operation, later spending more than a year in detention before charges were dropped, while officers involved received only internal reprimands
Idan Bloemhof
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12.04.25
Roman Gofman, once a teenage immigrant, now Netanyahu confidant set to lead the Mossad
Wounded while fighting Hamas on October 7, the Belarus-born armored corps officer rose through frontline commands and weathered a controversial episode involving an unauthorized influence effort before becoming one of Netanyahu’s closest advisers
Ron Crissy
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12.04.25
Netanyahu taps his military secretary as next Mossad chief
PM selects Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman after interviewing multiple candidates; he will succeed Mossad Director David Barnea when Barnea’s five-year term ends in June 2026
Amir Ettinger
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12.04.25
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