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PM Netanyahu Decides to Appoint his Military Secretary Roman Gofman as the Next Director of the Mossad

Israel - Prime Minister's Office

Type: Events and Speeches
Government: The 37th Government
Publish Date: 04.12.2025

After interviewing various candidates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to appoint his Military Secretary, Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman, to the position of Director of the Mossad of the State of Israel.

Maj.-Gen. Gofman will replace the current Head of the Mossad, David Barnea, who will conclude his five-year tenure in June 2026.

The Prime Minister's request regarding the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Gofman is being brought today before the Advisory Committee for the Appointment of Senior Officials.

Maj.-Gen. Gofman has served in numerous operational and command roles in the IDF, including: a soldier and commander in the Armored Corps, Battalion Commander of Battalion 75 in the 7th Brigade, Operations Officer of the Ga'ash Formation (36th Division), Commander of the Etzion Brigade, Commander of the 7th Brigade, Commander of the HaBashan Division (210), Commander of the National Land Training Center, Head of the Staff for Government Operations in the Territories, and his current role - Military Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman is an officer of great merit. His appointment as the Military Secretary to the Prime Minister in the midst of the War of Redemption proved his exceptional professional capabilities, from his rapid entry into the role to his immediate and significant involvement in the seven theaters of the war. Maj.-Gen. Gofman has been in continuous contact with all intelligence and security services, especially with the Mossad.

Maj.-Gen. Gofman has demonstrated creativity, initiative, stratagem, deep recognition of the enemy, absolute discretion, and the safeguarding of secrets. These qualities, as well as his leadership and courage, were evident at the outbreak of the War of Redemption, when he rushed from his home and fought in person against Hamas terrorists in the Western Negev, where he was severely wounded.

The Prime Minister believes that Maj.-Gen. Gofman is the worthiest and most suitable candidate for the position of Director of the Mossad and wishes him great success in this important role.

His success is our success.