Mossad has a new chief who was once shot and wounded by Hamas fighters, has called for the occupation of Gaza, and has been accused of “abandoning” a teenager he "used" in an intelligence operation.
Roman Gofman was approved on Sunday by Israel’s advisory committee on senior appointments and is set to begin his five-year term in June, replacing David Barnea.
An ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gofman has been serving as his military secretary. His appointment, however, has not been without controversy.
Netanyahu welcomed the decision, describing Gofman as “outstanding, bold and creative”.
But the committee’s approval was not unanimous.
