Mossad Director Roman Gofman announced on June 11 that he has chosen the official identified only as 'A' to serve as Deputy Director and head of the Operations Directorate, the Prime Minister's Office said on behalf of the Mossad. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the appointment, which takes effect immediately.
Mossad Director Roman Gofman announced the appointment of the official identified only as 'A' to serve as Deputy Director and head of the Operations Directorate, the Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday evening. The appointment was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and takes effect immediately.
The move comes days after Gofman informed his outgoing deputy, also called 'A' internally, of his decision to end his tenure — a 22-year veteran who received five Israel Security Prizes. As The Zioneer reported on June 6, Gofman moved swiftly to reshape the agency's senior leadership shortly after taking office. The new deputy 'A' has served in a range of operational roles at the core of the Mossad's activity, according to the official statement, and brings deep familiarity with the organization.
The deputy's full identity remains classified, standard practice for senior Mossad appointments. The announcement formalizes Gofman's leadership team as he settles into his tenure as agency chief.
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