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Netanyahu's Mossad Chief Nominee Faces Controversial Review

12/26/2025

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nominee for Mossad chief, Roman Gofman, is under review by Senior Appointments Advisory Committee after findings tied to an influence operation involving a minor during the Israel Defense Forces, including the teen's detention for publishing classified information.
Gofman testified before the committee, whose members found his account surprising.
Critics say nomination lacks background; appointing a general to lead Mossad is uncommon, though Dagan and Yatom served.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nominee for Mossad chief, Roman Gofman, is under review by Senior Appointments Advisory Committee after findings tied to an influence operation involving a minor during the Israel Defense Forces, including the teen's detention for publishing classified information.
Gofman testified before the committee, whose members found his account surprising.
Critics say nomination lacks background; appointing a general to lead Mossad is uncommon, though Dagan and Yatom served.