Roman Gofman: New Era for Mossad

Israel has approved the appointment of Roman Gofman as the head of Mossad, effective June 2026. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marks a transition from the current director, David Barnea. Gofman, an experienced military general, currently serves as the prime minister's military secretary.

Israel has officially approved Roman Gofman's appointment as head of Mossad, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Sunday. This move comes after Netanyahu announced his intention to nominate Gofman in December 2025.

A committee for senior appointments greenlit the decision, and Gofman is set to assume his new role in June 2026, succeeding current director David Barnea.

At 49, Gofman is an experienced military general, noted for his swift action during a Hamas-led attack on Israel's southern border in October 2023. He currently serves as the military secretary to the Prime Minister.