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.
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'Very difficult for me': Actress Hana Laszlo decides to not carry Independence Day torch
WATCH: Israel ushers in Holocaust Remembrance Day under shadow of Iran threat
High Court says IDF must implement equal opportunity for women in combat roles
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.
Gov’t secretary claims chief of staff Zamir backs haredi draft bill at High Court, IDF denies
Despite Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs statement alleging Zamir’s support for Bismuth’s bill, IDF sources have made it clear that they deeply disapprove of the legislation.
Israel to mark Holocaust remembrance, but ceremonies disrupted by Iran war
Despite a pause in Iranian missile salvos against Israel and a relaxation of Home Front safety regulations, Yad Vashem on Sunday confirmed that there would still be no live ceremony.
IDF kills Hamas terrorists involved in hostage-taking on October 7
Those killed include Ali Sami Mohammad Shakra, a Nukhba unit commander who took part in the kidnapping of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alon Ohel, Eliya Cohen, and Or Levy.
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, says he feels like the ‘owner’ of holy site, Jordan condemns trip
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he feels like the “owner” of the Temple Mount and vows expanded Jewish access, as Jordan condemns the visit.
El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights
El Al will resume flights to Boston, London Luton, Tivat (Montenegro), Krakow (Poland), Marseille (France), Sofia (Bulgaria), Paphos (Cyprus), Rhodes, and Thessaloniki (both in Greece).
WATCH: Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz visit IDF troops in southern Lebanon
Meanwhile, Israel Katz announced the name of the operation to disarm Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon as "Silver Plow."
High Court presses government over failure to enforce haredi draft ruling, reserves decision
The case centers on the government’s failure to carry out the November 2025 ruling, which held that the state must formulate an effective enforcement policy against haredi draft evasion.
IDF chief rejects coalition recruitment law amid personnel crisis
The IDF has acknowledged a critical shortage of 9,000 combat soldiers on the ground and warned that the deficit could rise to 17,000 by the end of the year unless urgent legislation is passed.
WATCH: In burned-out Be’eri homes, Magen 48 prepares local responders for future attacks
Magen 48 says its mission is to ensure that Israeli communities are ready to defend themselves until army forces arrive.
