Gofman said that during his term, the Mossad would continue to act in the shadows to develop new capabilities and strategies that would surprise Israel's adversaries.

Roman Gofman is set to assume the role of Mossad chief after the High Court approved his appointment on Monday.

Other senior Mossad officials are expected to follow suit in the coming days, KAN added.

As David Barnea ends his term with praise for expanded operations against Tehran, incoming chief Roman Gofman faces questions over his outsider status, possible senior departures…

Gofman said that during his term, the Mossad would continue to act in the shadows to develop new capabilities and strategies that would surprise Israel's adversaries.