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Former senior Mossad official, Aleph, with back to camera, speaks to Dana Weiss of Channel 12 news, in an interview June 6, 2026. (Channel 12 screenshot)
June 7, 2026, 12:30 am
Iranian regime will fall sooner or later, but US stopped war too early, ex-Mossad agent says
Israeli plan to bring down the regime was interrupted by the US decision to halt fighting, says ‘Aleph,’ a former senior official; dismisses reported US criticism that the agency’s plan was ‘farcical’ and ‘bullshit’
By Rossella Tercatin
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, shakes hands with new Mossad chief Roman Gofman at a welcoming ceremony, June 2, 2026. (Haim Zach/GPO)
June 6, 2026, 11:32 pm
Days into role, new Mossad chief dismisses highly experienced deputy director
‘Aleph’ fired after 22 years of service as Gofman ‘shapes new leadership’; decision reportedly criticized internally as new chief lacks experience, needs guidance
By Rossella Tercatin
A woman holds up an Iranian flag in front of a banner showing a portrait of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a street festival celebrating the Muslim Shiite holiday of Eid al-Ghadir in Tehran, Iran, June 4, 2026. (AP/Vahid Salemi)
June 4, 2026, 11:53 pm
‘Khamenei’ says US, Israel hit by ‘decisive blow’ amid mixed signals on talks, US security alert
DC said to demand signing of a deal in Geneva next week; US embassy in Jerusalem warns citizens ‘security environment can change quickly,’ tells them to check where nearest shelter is
By Agencies, Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, shakes hands with new Mossad chief Roman Gofman at a welcoming ceremony, June 2, 2026. (Haim Zach/GPO)
June 2, 2026, 7:28 pm
Gofman sworn in as Mossad chief; Netanyahu tells him to help bring down Iran regime
At Jerusalem ceremony, PM says his former military secretary’s new mission is to ensure Iran can no longer pose a threat, vows the ‘regime of terror will pass from this world’
By Nava Freiberg and Emanuel Fabian
Incoming Mossad director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman arrives for a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset on February 5, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 26, 2026, 4:15 pm
Senior committee re-approves Gofman’s appointment as next Mossad chief
3 members support general taking up role, but panel chair opposes; Netanyahu says Gofman was subjected to ‘unjust ordeal’, urges High Court to reject any petitions against him
By Jeremy Sharon
A picture shows a portrait of an Iranian opponent and flowers placed on a gallows, during a demonstration of the exiled Iranian opposition to protest against the Iranian government on February 8, 2019 in Paris. (Alain JOCARD / AFP)
May 26, 2026, 1:16 pm
Iran executes man over alleged cooperation with Mossad spy agency
Judiciary claims that Gholamreza Khani Shakarab was tasked with recruiting operatives in country, was part of Israeli plot to assassinate rabbi and blame Iranians
By AFP and ToI Staff
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad flashes the V-sign for victory after registering his candidacy for Iran's presidential election in Tehran on June 2, 2024 (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
May 20, 2026, 11:55 am
NYT: Israeli-developed plan sought to have Ahmadinejad run Iran after Khamenei killed
Assessing that bombing and expected Kurdish invasion would collapse regime, Israel reportedly used airstrike to free Holocaust-denying ex-president from house arrest, but he soured on plan
By ToI Staff
Incoming Mossad director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman at the Knesset in Jerusalem on February 5, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
May 20, 2026, 2:42 am
Court says committee’s vetting of Mossad chief appointment ‘deficient,’ asks for review
High Court recommends appointments panel examine new documents, interview two key figures over affair at heart of petitions against Maj. Gen. Gofman’s selection
By Jeremy Sharon
Incoming Mossad director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman at the Knesset in Jerusalem on February 5, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
May 18, 2026, 10:35 pm
Gofman likely to helm Mossad after affidavit appears to undercut claims against him
Statement by intelligence officer demonstrates that PM’s military secretary couldn’t have lied about a controversial influence op involving a teen because he wasn’t asked about it
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
From L to R: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, September 30, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90); Incoming Mossad head Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman arrives at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on February 5, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 17, 2026, 2:19 am
Gofman accuses AG of acting in bad faith in case against his appointment as Mossad head
Baharav-Miara raised concerns over meeting between Gofman and a senior Mossad official, appearing to believe they may have been intended to influence outcome of case against him
By ToI Staff and Jeremy Sharon
From L to R: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, September 30, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90); Incoming Mossad head Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman arrives at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on February 5, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 14, 2026, 9:09 pm
High Court brushes off AG’s concern over Gofman meetings with Mossad official
Baharav-Miara’s office fears incoming spy chief sought to influence the outcome of petitions against his appointment; High Court dismissive
By Jeremy Sharon
Placards featuring portraits of Iranians executed by the Iranian regime are placed on the snow-covered pavement during a rally in Berlin, Germany, on January 10, 2026. (John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
May 13, 2026, 9:54 am
Iran executes man accused of spying on behalf of Mossad
Judiciary says Ehsan Afrashteh, 32, confessed to being paid to carry out tasks for Israeli intelligence agency; rights group says confession fabricated
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Incoming Mossad director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman arrives for a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset on February 5, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 13, 2026, 12:01 am
High Court demands documents to review Mossad chief’s appointment, but unsure it can intervene
Asking why key questions weren’t raised by selection panel, justices order IDF officer to file affidavit over claim Roman Gofman lied to army and abandoned a jailed teen he had worked with in 2022
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, his military secretary, whom he nominated on December 4, 2025, to be the next director of the Mossad. (Prime Minister's Office Spokesperson)
May 11, 2026, 9:57 pm
Netanyahu defends his pick for Mossad chief; said to blast outgoing head for opposition
David Barnea reportedly said Roman Gofman unfit for the post because he violated IDF procedures in 2022 scandal; AG also opposes appointment; PM claims ‘political considerations’ at play
By Lazar Berman
From L to R: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, September 30, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90); Incoming Mossad head Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman arrives at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on February 5, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 10, 2026, 4:01 pm
AG says High Court should strike down Gofman’s appointment as next Mossad director
Baharav-Miara says appointments panel process was flawed since members did not review the dissenting opinion, were kept from seeing documents on Gofman’s use of minor for military op
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
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