Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief
The Hindu·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Israel approved Roman Gofman as the new Mossad intelligence agency head on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated him in December 2025. A senior appointments committee approved the decision. Gofman will assume office in June 2026, replacing current director David Barnea.
Key Entities
IsraelRoman GofmanMossadBenjamin NetanyahuDavid Barnea