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High Court Sends Secret Mossad Appointment Affidavit to Netanyahu

5/19/2026

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Attorney-General Demands Affidavit

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara labeled the affidavit secret and sought to add position and a letter from Mossad chief David Barnea.
The Israeli High Court ordered affidavit on Mossad chief appointment to be sent to government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Government lawyer Harel Arnon said only the affidavit was requested and urged dismissal of petitions.
Maj. Roman Gofman, via lawyer Ohad Shalem, called attorney-general’s update irrelevant and warned of conduct.

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Barnea Opposes

Outgoing Mossad director David Barnea publicly opposes Brigadier-General G’s appointment, echoing senior officials’ strong criticism.
A ceremony to install the new Mossad chief is scheduled for June 2 while the court awaits the sealed affidavit.
Critics say the nomination rewards loyalty to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over merit.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the attorney general’s handling of the case incomprehensible and scandalous.

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Attorney-General Demands Affidavit

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara labeled the affidavit secret and sought to add position and a letter from Mossad chief David Barnea.
The Israeli High Court ordered affidavit on Mossad chief appointment to be sent to government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Government lawyer Harel Arnon said only the affidavit was requested and urged dismissal of petitions.
Maj. Roman Gofman, via lawyer Ohad Shalem, called attorney-general’s update irrelevant and warned of conduct.

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