Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief

JERUSALEM, April ‌12 (Reuters) - ​Israel ​approved the appointment of Roman Gofman as ‌the new Mossad intelligence ⁠agency head, a statement from ‌the Israeli prime ‌minister's office said on Sunday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ​announced his intention to nominate Gofman in ⁠December 2025 and a committee for ​senior appointments approved the decision on Sunday. Gofman will ​start his role ‌in June 2026, replacing the agency's ⁠current director David Barnea.

Gofman, 49, is a seasoned military ⁠general who rushed to Israel's southern ​border to rescue Israeli communities under fire from a Hamas-led ‌infiltration on October 7, 2023. The incoming ‌director currently serves as ⁠the prime ‌minister's military ​secretary.

(Reporting by Emily Rose; Editing by Chris ‌Reese)

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