Netanyahu Names Gofman as Next Mossad Chief

Establishment-critical narrative

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.