New Mossad Chief Roman Gofman: 'Iranian Shiite axis suffered a tough blow'

The newly appointed Mossad Director, Roman Gofman, declared at his inauguration ceremony that Israel's recent actions have dealt a "tough blow" to the "Iranian Shiite axis." Gofman, addressing Mossad staff, characterized their work as the "silent voice and the power of the State of Israel and of the Jewish nation." He asserted that Israel's strategic maneuvers against Iran have fundamentally altered the regional balance of power, though he cautioned that the intelligence agency's efforts to counter Iranian threats are far from complete.

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You are the silent voice and the power of the State of Israel and of the Jewish nation. I enter with humility to this holy place, ready to rely on your knowledge and experience, which is better than gold.

During his tenure, Gofman pledged that the Mossad would continue to operate covertly, developing innovative capabilities and strategies designed to surprise Israel's adversaries. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, also speaking at the ceremony, reiterated his administration's goal to dismantle Iran's Islamic regime. He referenced Israeli strikes in 2025 and early 2026, asserting that these actions would prevent the regime from threatening Israel's existence as it had previously with its nuclear ambitions and ballistic missile programs.

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The Iranian Shiite axis has suffered a tough blow at the hands of the Mossad and Israel in the countries' recent wars.

Netanyahu lauded Gofman's personal journey, noting his immigration to Israel from Belarus at age 14 and his success as a boxer. The Prime Minister highlighted Gofman's resilience in overcoming obstacles, including legal challenges to his appointment, and his past willingness to challenge established military thinking. Netanyahu cited Gofman's ability to "see the whole picture while also diving into the details," his "exceptional talent at using cunning," and his capacity for "out of the box" thinking as key reasons for his selection.

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You paved your own way with 10 fingers.