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Petition Challenges Gofman's Mossad Appointment Over Ethics Concerns

4/15/2026

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Gofman Appointment Challenged

A petition has been filed challenging Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman's appointment as head of Israel's Mossad.
The petition alleges he authorized sharing classified information with Ori Elmakayes, a minor, during command of the IDF's 210th Bashan Division.
Elmakayes was detained after the incident and the charges were later dropped.
Critics, including retired Supreme Court president Asher Grunis, say the actions reveal a serious ethical flaw.
The petitioners seek to annul the committee's decision.

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Gofman Becomes Mossad Chief

Roman Gofman, currently Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military secretary, is set to become Mossad chief in June.
David Barnea has departed and opposed Gofman's appointment due to a reprimand over a teenager incident.
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, military chief, supported the appointment as Netanyahu reshapes security leadership after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Gofman has influenced Iran policy, where Mossad's regime-change forecasts have not materialized after 40 days of conflict.

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Gofman Appointment Challenged

A petition has been filed challenging Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman's appointment as head of Israel's Mossad.
The petition alleges he authorized sharing classified information with Ori Elmakayes, a minor, during command of the IDF's 210th Bashan Division.
Elmakayes was detained after the incident and the charges were later dropped.
Critics, including retired Supreme Court president Asher Grunis, say the actions reveal a serious ethical flaw.
The petitioners seek to annul the committee's decision.

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