Netanyahu Names Gofman as Next Mossad Chief

Published APR 13

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Above: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Major Gen. Roman Gofman, in Jerusalem, Israel, on May 25, 2025. Image credit: Tia Dufour/DHSGov via Wikimedia Commons

The Spin

Gofman's appointment as Mossad chief is a serious mistake — the man abandoned a 17-year-old boy in an illegal operation and current Mossad head Barnea himself called Gofman someone who abuses power. No intelligence background, a censure on his record, and deep skepticism from within the Mossad make this a reckless gamble with Israel's most critical security asset.

Haaretz Wionews

Ynet on X

Gofman is exactly the bold, battle-tested leader the Mossad needs — he charged into combat against Hamas on October 7 without backup, took a serious wound and kept fighting, and Netanyahu called him "outstanding, bold and creative." A decorated commander who rose through the IDF Armored Corps, Gofman brings fearless, outside-the-box thinking that will push the Mossad to new heights.

The Jerusalem Post Israel Hayom

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