Netanyahu appoints his military secretary as new Mossad chief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, his military secretary, as the new head of Mossad, to take over from David Barnea in June 2026.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 03:22 | 04 December 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday appointed his military secretary, Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, as the next head of the Mossad, the intelligence service responsible for Israel's overseas operations.
"After interviewing various candidates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to appoint his Military Secretary, Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman, to the position of Director of the Mossad of the State of Israel," his office said in a statement.
Gofman will replace the current Mossad head, David Barnea, who will conclude his five-year tenure in June 2026, the statement added.
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