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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to nominate Mr. Gofman in December 2025.
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Israel approved the appointment of Roman Gofman as the new Mossad intelligence agency head, a statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office said on Sunday (April 12, 2026).
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to nominate Mr. Gofman in December 2025 and a committee for senior appointments approved the decision on Sunday.
Mr. Gofman will start his role in June 2026, replacing the agency’s current director David Barnea.
Published – April 13, 2026 10:40 am IST
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Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief
