Roman Gofman

New Mossad chief reunites with Hatzalah medics who saved his life during October 7 at inauguration

“During those moments in the ambulance, I had no idea that the man we were treating would one day lead one of the most sensitive and important organizations in Israel,” said Moshe Weizman.

|BySHIR PERETS
UNITED HATZALAH medic down south, Oct. 7.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with newly minted Mossad Director Roman Gofman.

New Mossad Chief Roman Gofman: 'Iranian Shiite axis suffered a tough blow'

Gofman said that during his term, the Mossad would continue to act in the shadows to develop new capabilities and strategies that would surprise Israel's adversaries.

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

Gofman ruling lays bare rules under dispute in Israel's political game - analysis

As Baharav-Miara warned of efforts to weaken democratic institutions, the system she was defending was in the process of rejecting her objections to one of Netanyahu’s most sensitive appointments.

|ByHERB KEINON
Mossad logo and Israel flag are seen in this illustration taken May 6, 2025

Mossad int'l relations head steps down following Gofman appointment - report

Other senior Mossad officials are expected to follow suit in the coming days, KAN added. 

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS

Editor's Notes: What the next Mossad chief tells us about Israel’s new elite - comment

Roman Gofman’s appointment as Mossad director highlights a deeper change in Israel’s power elite and the religious ideas guiding it.

DECEMBER 4, 2025ByZVIKA KLEIN
Roman Gofman, military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 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

Netanyahu taps military secretary Roman Gofman as next Mossad chief in surprise move

PM's appointment comes as a surprise as he overlooks leading candidate 'A' • Mossad sources highly circumspect regarding what to expect during Gofman's term

DECEMBER 4, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shaking hands with Maj.-Gen.Roman Gofman.