Roman Gofman

Israel 'in the dark' over flydubai terror hijacker investigation as Mossad probes link to Iran

"There is no information that can rule out or confirm an Iranian connection to or involvement with" Omani terrorist co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, an Israeli official said.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT
Flydubai plane seen at the Ben-Gurion Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, September 30, 2026.
Mossad Director Roman Gofman.

Reshaping the Mossad: Inside Roman Gofman’s world of spies, Iran, and high-stakes strategy

What does Gofman’s decision to fire three top Mossad officials reveal about his strategy for Iran - and will he survive as agency chief if Eisenkot becomes prime minister?

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

No. 30: Roman Gofman: A new Mossad chief for a changing confrontation with Iran

With Iran as his focus, Gofman is poised to reshape the Mossad’s role in Israel’s security strategy.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with newly minted Mossad Director Roman Gofman.

Mossad Director Gofman prevented from handling 'Qatargate' over conflict of interest

Mossad Director Roman Gofman, who served as the PM's military secretary before becoming spy chief, will not handle the "Qatargate" investigations because of his personal ties to key suspects.

|ByJAMES GENN, YONAH JEREMY BOB

Israel’s Syria strike may have jolted diplomacy back to life - analysis

The Jordan talks will determine whether that message - so dramatically delivered - can now actually produce a workable arrangement.

AUGUST 24, 2026ByHERB KEINON
(L-R): Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani; Mossad Director Roman Gofman

Mossad chief, Syria FM hold positive de-escalation talks after Israeli airbase strike, source says

Meeting comes after Shaibani told Reuters Israel has 'historic opportunity' for diplomacy • IDF struck Syrian airbase last week intended to prevent Turkish military presence, sources told the Post

AUGUST 23, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN, IDAN KWELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
(L-R): Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani; Mossad Director Roman Gofman

Mossad director, Syria foreign minister discussed Turkish military presence before strikes

The call, which the sources said took place on August 14, came days before Israel launched airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the north of the country on Tuesday.

AUGUST 19, 2026ByREUTERS, ESTHER DAVIS
Taken before his appointment as Mossad Chief, Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

Mossad Director Gofman removes two senior officials over failure to replace Iranian regime - report

The officials are the head of the Mossad’s Intelligence Directorate, who entered the position in December, and the head of the agency’s Iran division. Neither official was named in the report.

AUGUST 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

Mossad chief meets CIA director as US, Israel coordinate on Iran - report

According to Axios' sources, the visit aimed to coordinate the US and Israel ahead of the ongoing negotiations with Iran and the nuclear issue.

JULY 22, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mossad Chief Roman Gofman waits before a joint press conference of US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu in the State Dining Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

Why do officials keep trying to shove Mossad chief Roman Gofman into the Gaza sphere? - analysis

Officials keep linking Mossad chief Roman Gofman to Gaza migration plans, despite denials that he is leading it, and no final decision on who will lead the effort.

JUNE 30, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Taken before his appointment as Mossad Chief, Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

Gofman takes Mossad by storm, as spy org. ramps up plans to topple Islamic regime

New Mossad Director Roman Gofman, the first outsider to lead the spy agency since 2011, is exploring new methods to topple Iran's Islamic regime.

JUNE 22, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

Netanyahu holds first working meeting with new Mossad chief Gofman

Netanyahu met Mossad chief Roman Gofman for the first time in an official working session since he took over the intelligence agency earlier this month.

JUNE 17, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds first working meeting with the Director of the Mossad Roman Gofman at the Mossad headquarters.

Middle Israel: Roman Gofman's Mossad successes will be measured by Barnea's failures - opinion

After targeting Iranian nukes and missiles, the spy agency should now focus on dethroning the mullahs and confronting the "Anti-Zionist International."

JUNE 12, 2026ByAMOTZ ASA-EL
ONE OF the Mossad’s notable failures is the botched assassination attempt of then-Hamas leader Khaled Mashal in 1997. The organization’s incoming chief, Roman Gofman, will need to both examine and reform the Mossad’s inner workings.

Mossad's new chief Gofman ousts deputy director A. during first week of term

"The head of the Mossad wished to express his deep appreciation to A. for his 22 years of operational service in the Mossad," read a statement by Mossad Director Gofman.

JUNE 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.