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Mossad chief Roman Gofman (left) and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in a photo montage. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90; Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service via AP)
August 23, 2026, 11:26 pm
Mossad chief meets Syrian FM in effort to defuse tensions after airstrike
Israel said to set ‘red lines’ for diplomatic agreement, as US pushes for full renewal of direct Jerusalem-Damascus talks that were halted earlier this year
By 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)
August 6, 2026, 11:13 pm
Mossad head reportedly removes 2 senior officials behind failed Iran regime-change plan
Report says Gofman sacked intelligence directorate and Iran division chiefs with whom he clashed upon entering top role; removal said to be part of broader organizational shakeup
By Stav Levaton
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview, released on July 9, 2026. (Salon with Sharon/YouTube)
July 10, 2026, 1:46 pm
Netanyahu says he has someone in mind to succeed him, ‘but I don’t want to designate a time’
PM says he has spoken with the individual about the matter; says Gaza voluntary migration plan still alive despite Trump plan’s promise
By ToI Staff
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
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attend a state memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026, during Memorial Day. (Dor Pazuelo/Flash90)
June 4, 2026, 11:19 am
Sara Netanyahu took part in interview of PM’s military secretary candidate — reports
Sources says premier was not present for PM’s wife’s conversation with Brig. Gen. Guy Markizeno, and that it was ‘not just small talk’
By 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 attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, December 14, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 1, 2026, 10:10 pm
High Court rejects petitions against Gofman’s appointment as Mossad chief
In a two-to-one ruling, justices say conduct of PM’s military secretary during a 2022 influence campaign cannot be considered an ethical violation
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and his military secretary, Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, seen in a helicopter on June 30, 2024. (Maayan Toaf/GPO)
May 28, 2026, 9:44 pm
AG calls on High Court to overturn appointment of Gofman as new Mossad chief
Baharav-Miara says Gofman knew the IDF division he commanded used a blogger in an influence op, but lied to an IDF probe, thereby leading to the blogger’s arrest and prolonged detention
By Jeremy Sharon
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
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
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
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