Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief

Israel approved the appointment of Roman Gofman as the new Mossad intelligence agency head, a statement from Israel's prime minister's office.



Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to nominate Gofman in December 2025 and a committee for senior appointments approved the decision on Sunday.



Gofman will start his role in June 2026, replacing the agency's current director David Barnea.



Gofman, is a seasoned military general who rushed to Israel's southern border to rescue Israeli communities under fire from a Hamas-led infiltration on October 7, 2023.



The incoming director currently serves as the prime minister's military secretary.