Netanyahu holds first working meeting with new Mossad chief Gofman

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the new Mossad Director Roman Gofman for their first regular one-on-one working meeting on Wednesday night. Gofman officially assumed leadership of the intelligence agency on June 2, succeeding David Barnea.

Both Netanyahu and Gofman are highly familiar with each other, as Gofman served as Netanyahu's personal military secretary for approximately the last two years. In his previous role, Gofman was responsible for being close to the prime minister, managing and vetting information between Netanyahu and the defense establishment. His new position as Mossad chief involves overseeing a large agency with thousands of operatives both in Israel and globally.

Sources indicate that Gofman has already made his presence felt in war cabinet meetings, particularly during recent discussions concerning Iran and Lebanon. As Mossad chief, Gofman is expected to be the primary Israeli official responsible for managing the Iran file, especially during periods without open conflict. He has publicly committed to working towards the downfall of the Islamic regime in Iran.

Gofman is described by both critics and supporters as intelligent and daring. Critics express concern that he might engage in ill-advised operations, while supporters hope he will achieve difficult goals that others deemed unattainable. His appointment signals a new chapter for the Mossad, with expectations high for his leadership.

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committed to bringing down the Islamic regime