New Mossad Chief Roman Gofman Removes Longtime Deputy and Reshapes Senior Leadership
Roman Gofman told deputy A. he is being removed and replaced by an internal candidate. The agency described the move as part of a senior leadership restructuring.
That he is being removed from the agency and will be replaced by a new deputy selected from within its ranks. The dismissal of deputy A. was part of an effort to reshape the Mossad's senior leadership team, the agency said.
Deputy A. helped persuade Benjamin Netanyahu and the Trump administration that the Mossad could help topple Iran's regime, Haaretz reported. Deputy A. was tied to Netanyahu and promoted Gaza transfer plans, according to Haaretz.
The change was announced on June 7, 2026.


