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When Roman Gofman came to Israel, he was a 'stinking Russian.' Now he's set to ...

Haaretz 21 Apr 2026
In a 2020 paper, Roman Gofman told his personal story, starting as a 14-year-old immigrant barely aware he was Jewish. But he faced down racism and 'became an Israeli' in the IDF ....
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New petition asks High Court to freeze Gofman appointment as Mossad chief

The Jerusalem Post 19 Apr 2026
A new High Court petition seeks to block Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman’s Mossad appointment, citing flaws in the vetting process and serious allegations in the Elmakayes affair ....
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Roman Gofman, read the room and drop your appointment as Mossad chief

Haaretz 16 Apr 2026
The designated Mossad director's involvement in an affair in which an Israeli teen was jailed for espionage after taking part in a military intelligence operation raises serious questions about his character ....
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Next Mossad chief and teen agent affair: Roman Gofman, prove that you have integrity

Haaretz 15 Apr 2026
The designated Mossad director's involvement in an affair in which an Israeli teen was jailed for espionage after taking part in a military intelligence operation raises serious questions about his character ....
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Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record

The Jerusalem Post 13 Apr 2026
Netanyahu praised Roman Gofman as bold and creative after appointing him Mossad chief, expressing confidence he will strengthen Israel’s security ....
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Roman Gofman approved as next Mossad director

Cleveland Jewish News 13 Apr 2026
Gofman will replace David Barnea, who is set to complete his five-year term in June ... .
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Roman Gofman approved as new Mossad director, PMO confirms

The Jerusalem Post 12 Apr 2026
Gofman, an IDF Major-General, is currently serving as the prime minister's military secretary. He will replace incumbent Mossad Director David Barnea on June 2 ....
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Appointment Approved: Roman Gofman to be next head of the Mossad

Israel National News 12 Apr 2026
The advisory committee approved the appointment of the prime minister’s military secretary as head of the Mossad for Intelligence and Special Operations. Gofman will begin his five-year term on June 2 ....
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Roman Gofman approved as next Mossad Director 

Israel Hayom 12 Apr 2026
Roman Gofman as the next Director of the Mossad ... Eyal Zamir also backed the appointment, saying Gofman "had a distinguished military career" and should be promoted to the most senior positions, possibly even to chief of staff in the future.
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