Roman Gofman, without intelligence experience, appointed as new Mossad chief

Major General Roman Gofman, an army officer with no prior intelligence background, has been appointed as the new head of Mossad, set to assume the role in 2026.

12 Apr, 19:41 — 13 Apr, 03:35

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Why this matters

The Mossad is Israel's national intelligence agency, responsible for intelligence collection, covert operations, and counterterrorism. The appointment of a new director is a significant event for national security and reflects the strategic priorities of the Israeli government.

Key entitiesRoman Gofman David Barnea Benjamin Netanyahu Mossad Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

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What sources agree on

Roman Gofman has been approved as the new Mossad director
He will replace the incumbent Mossad Director David Barnea
The appointment was announced by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office
Gofman is scheduled to take office on June 2

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Roman Gofman is an IDF Major-General

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Roman Gofman will replace David Barnea after a 5-year mandate

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Gofman was a commander of the national infantry training centre at the start of the Gaza war

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Gofman's role as commander of the national infantry training centre at the start of the Gaza war

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Gofman's current role as the prime minister's military secretary

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual133d ago

Israel PM Netanyahu formally appoints Roman Gofman as new Mossad chief

At the start of the Gaza war triggered by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, Gofman was a commander of the national infantry training centre.

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ndtvMostly Factual132d ago

Roman Gofman, Who Has No Intelligence Experience, Becomes New Mossad Chief

Major General Roman Gofman, an army officer with no prior intelligence background, will assume the role on June 2, 2026.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual132d ago

Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record

Netanyahu praised Roman Gofman as bold and creative after appointing him Mossad chief, expressing confidence he will strengthen Israel’s security.

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First report: hindustan-times · 12 Apr, 19:41|Full coverage: 6 · 9h|Window: 9h

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hindustan-times12 Apr, 19:41First to report

Israel PM Netanyahu formally appoints Roman Gofman as new Mossad chief

hotnews12 Apr, 20:13

Mossadul are nou șef. Cine îl va înlocui pe David Barnea după un mandat de 5 ani

le-figaro12 Apr, 20:36

Israël: le général Roman Gofman nommé chef du Mossad

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jerusalem-post13 Apr, 02:25

Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record

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ndtv13 Apr, 03:35

Roman Gofman, Who Has No Intelligence Experience, Becomes New Mossad Chief

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aktuality-sk13 Apr, 04:44Latest update

Benjamin Netanjahu vymenoval nového šéfa Mosadu

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Initial AnnouncementApril 12 evening

Hindustan Times and Hotnews report the formal appointment of Roman Gofman by PM Netanyahu, citing Reuters.

PMO ConfirmationApril 12 late evening

Jerusalem Post confirms the approval by the PMO and provides additional details about Gofman's current role and rank.

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Roman Gofman, without intelligence experience, appointed as new Mossad chief

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Israel PM Netanyahu formally appoints Roman Gofman as new Mossad chief

Roman Gofman, Who Has No Intelligence Experience, Becomes New Mossad Chief

Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record

Coverage Timeline

Israel PM Netanyahu formally appoints Roman Gofman as new Mossad chief

Mossadul are nou șef. Cine îl va înlocui pe David Barnea după un mandat de 5 ani

Israël: le général Roman Gofman nommé chef du Mossad

Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record

Roman Gofman, Who Has No Intelligence Experience, Becomes New Mossad Chief

Benjamin Netanjahu vymenoval nového šéfa Mosadu

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