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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the appointment of a new deputy head of Mossad operations, who assumed his duties immediately, sources confirm.
Roman Gofman, the head of the Israeli Mossad, has approved the appointment of a new deputy to lead the intelligence agency and its operations room, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approval of the move on Thursday, according to Channel 7.
Security sources in Tel Aviv confirmed to the channel that the newly appointed deputy immediately began performing his duties.
The deputy, referred to only as "A," has held various positions within Mossad's core operational units over the years, gaining extensive experience in this field, along with professional knowledge and deep expertise regarding the agency's work and the operational challenges it faces.
Last week, upon assuming office, Roman Gofman decided to dismiss the previous deputy head of Mossad, despite that individual having been appointed only a few months earlier and having been nominated by the outgoing Mossad chief, David Barnea, to lead the security agency.
Following the dismissal decision, Gofman issued a statement expressing his "deep appreciation for the former intelligence official," commending his 22 years of operational service at Mossad and his significant contributions to Israel's security, as stated in the announcement.
Roman Gofman's own appointment as Mossad chief was met with reservations both inside and outside the security agency. Reports from the Maariv newspaper indicated that the prospect of mass resignations among Mossad leaders loomed after Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted on pushing through the appointment against the wishes of the outgoing Mossad chief, David Barnea.
