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New Mossad Chief Proposes Controversial Nuclear Strategy

12/12/2025

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Roman Gofman has been appointed Israel's new Mossad chief.
During studies at the National Security College, he proposed selling Israeli nuclear warheads to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey to counter Iran's ambitions, in a paper titled "Yesterday’s Doomsday."
His analysis of commander–political leader dynamics suggests he envisions a strategic role in shaping policy.
The views challenge Israel's security doctrine and raise questions about his Mossad leadership.

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Roman Gofman has been appointed Israel's new Mossad chief.
During studies at the National Security College, he proposed selling Israeli nuclear warheads to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey to counter Iran's ambitions, in a paper titled "Yesterday’s Doomsday."
His analysis of commander–political leader dynamics suggests he envisions a strategic role in shaping policy.
The views challenge Israel's security doctrine and raise questions about his Mossad leadership.