Overview
- Gofman, currently the prime minister’s military secretary, is a career IDF officer with no prior service in the Mossad.
- The Prime Minister’s Office cited his wartime performance and his serious wounding while engaging Hamas on October 7, 2023, as evidence of his suitability.
- The IDF said Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir congratulated Gofman and pledged cooperation to support his success in the role.
- Media reports say the advisory review is expected to proceed without significant obstacles, with final government approval still required.
- Channel 12 reported Netanyahu chose an outsider over candidates recommended from within the Mossad, a move analysts view as part of broader changes across Israel’s security leadership.