Netanyahu appoints army general as new Mossad chief

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Major General Roman Gofman as the new head of the Mossad, effective June 2, 2026. Gofman, an army officer with a background in the armored corps, will succeed David Barnea, whose term concludes after five years.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally appointed Major General Roman Gofman as the next head of the Mossad, the country’s foreign intelligence agency. The appointment was approved on Sunday, with Gofman set to take over on June 2, 2026, when current director David Barnea completes his five-year term.

Netanyahu appoints army general as new Mossad chief

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