New Mossad chief reunites with Hatzalah medics who saved his life during October 7 at inauguration

In a deeply moving ceremony marking his official inauguration, the new head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, Roman Gofman, shared a poignant reunion with the United Hatzalah medics who saved his life during the Hamas attack on October 7.

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During those moments in the ambulance, I had no idea that the man we were treating would one day lead one of the most sensitive and important organizations in the State of Israel.

On that fateful morning, medic Moshe Weizman discovered Gofman, then commander of the Tzeelim military base, critically wounded by multiple gunshots while battling terrorists. Weizman worked to keep Gofman conscious during the evacuation, with medic Elishiv Mizrachi joining to transport him to Barzilai Medical Center. "During those moments in the ambulance, I had no idea that the man we were treating would one day lead one of the most sensitive and important organizations in the State of Israel," Weizman recounted.

Mizrachi described the encounter as a "full-circle moment beyond words." He added, "To stand at Mossad headquarters and see that same wounded fighter from the ambulance entrusted with safeguarding Israel’s security is incredibly moving." Both medics emphasized the profound significance of witnessing Gofman assume leadership of the Mossad, seeing it as a powerful testament to mutual responsibility and the resilient spirit of Israeli society.

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We saw a wounded fighter on the side of the road, a courageous commander who spoke with us throughout the evacuation. We had one mission: keep him conscious and save his life. Who could have imagined that one day he would become the Director of the Mossad? Standing here at Mossad headquarters and watching him assume this position is a full-circle moment beyond words.

The reunion underscores the personal impact of the October 7th events and highlights the dedication of first responders. Gofman's survival and subsequent rise to lead the Mossad serve as a powerful narrative of resilience and the interconnectedness of lives in the face of extreme adversity.

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It is a powerful reminder of the strength of mutual responsibility and the lifesaving spirit that defines Israeli society.