Roman Gofman

Mossad chief meets CIA director as US, Israel coordinate on Iran - report

According to Axios' sources, the visit aimed to coordinate the US and Israel ahead of the ongoing negotiations with Iran and the nuclear issue.

Mossad Chief Roman Gofman waits before a joint press conference of US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu in the State Dining Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.
Taken before his appointment as Mossad Chief, Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

Why do officials keep trying to shove Mossad chief Roman Gofman into the Gaza sphere? - analysis

Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

Gofman takes Mossad by storm, as spy org. ramps up plans to topple Islamic regime

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds first working meeting with the Director of the Mossad Roman Gofman at the Mossad headquarters.

Netanyahu holds first working meeting with new Mossad chief Gofman


High Court seeks further materials before ruling on Gofman Mossad appointment

The High Court heard petitions against Netanyahu's decision to appoint Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, with concerns over integrity and past actions.

Incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

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.

Mossad chief David Barnea attends the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 21, 2026.

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.

Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

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.

Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony on the eve of Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror at Yad Lebanim in Jerusalem, April 20, 2026.

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.

Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

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.

Incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

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.

Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

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.

Incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and incoming Mossad chief Roman Gofman ordering the strikes on Iranian officials, March 16, 2026.