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Court Hears Gofman's Mossad Nomination, NGOs Cite Scandal

5/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

The High Court hearing on Roman Gofman's Mossad nomination lasted about six hours and was broadcast live.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara argues the appointment cannot stand because the Elmakayes affair shadows Roman Gofman's integrity.
Left-wing NGOs, including the Movement for Quality Government in Israel, petitioned the court alleging Roman Gofman approved a 17-year-old influencer’s classified-information campaign.
The Advisory Committee that recommended Roman Gofman urged the court to reject the petitions.

History

Historical Context

The 1983 Kahan Commission, chaired by Supreme Court President Yitzhak Kahan, found Israel indirectly responsible for the Sabra and Shatila massacre and cited twelve senior officials, recommending Defence Minister Ariel Sharon’s dismissal. That self-investigation set a precedent for judicial oversight, which today shapes the High Court’s review of Roman Gofman’s Mossad nomination and related legal challenges.

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Story summary

The High Court hearing on Roman Gofman's Mossad nomination lasted about six hours and was broadcast live.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara argues the appointment cannot stand because the Elmakayes affair shadows Roman Gofman's integrity.
Left-wing NGOs, including the Movement for Quality Government in Israel, petitioned the court alleging Roman Gofman approved a 17-year-old influencer’s classified-information campaign.
The Advisory Committee that recommended Roman Gofman urged the court to reject the petitions.

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