Roman Gofman
Great battles return between Mossad, IDF over Iran, sources tell 'Post'
In June 2025 and in early 2026, both the IDF and the Mossad were in favor of striking Iran with major operations. The sides began to disagree over the goals of the early 2026 operation.
Israel 'in the dark' over flydubai terror hijacker investigation as Mossad probes link to Iran
Reshaping the Mossad: Inside Roman Gofman’s world of spies, Iran, and high-stakes strategy
No. 30: Roman Gofman: A new Mossad chief for a changing confrontation with Iran
Netanyahu reprimands Mossad chief Barnea after sending letter opposing Gofman appointment
Prime Minister Netanyahu reprimanded outgoing Mossad head Barnea for sending a letter opposing Gofman's appointment as Mossad chief.
Roman Gofman's appointment as next Mossad chief cannot stand, A-G tells High Court
Baharav-Miara argued that the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments relied on an incomplete picture when it accepted Gofman’s explanation of his past conduct.
Grunis Committee urges High Court to reject petitions against Gofman Mossad appointment
The High Court is set to hear the case on Tuesday, after two petitions challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to appoint Gofman, currently his military secretary, to replace Barnea.
Netanyahu given option to hire private defense for incoming Mossad chief's disqualification case
Netanyahu may hire private counsel in a High Court case challenging his appointment of Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, as petitions citing the Elmakayes affair seek to block the move.
Court petitioners: Gofman's Mossad post 'not appropriate in a democratic regime'
A new High Court petition seeks to block Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman’s Mossad appointment, citing flaws in the vetting process and serious allegations in the Elmakayes affair.
High Court petition seeks to block Gofman’s Mossad appointment over Elmakayes affair
The petition was filed after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Gofman’s appointment, after he cleared the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, and ahead of his scheduled June 2 entry.
Roman Gofman’s Mossad chief appointment signals a paradigm shift - analysis
Every new Mossad chief changes things, closes old departments, opens new ones, and promotes some mid-level commanders to replace portions of the Mossad high command.
Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record
Netanyahu praised Roman Gofman as bold and creative after appointing him Mossad chief, expressing confidence he will strengthen Israel’s security.
Roman Gofman approved as new Mossad director, PMO confirms
Gofman, an IDF Major-General, is currently serving as the prime minister's military secretary. He will replace incumbent Mossad Director David Barnea on June 2.
Former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis hospitalized after suffering stroke
Grunis heads the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, which in recent days has been examining the appointment of Roman Gofman as the incoming Mossad director.
