Roman Gofman
Mossad Director Gofman prevented from handling 'Qatargate' over conflict of interest
Mossad Director Roman Gofman, who served as the PM's military secretary before becoming spy chief, will not handle the "Qatargate" investigations because of his personal ties to key suspects.
Israel’s Syria strike may have jolted diplomacy back to life - analysis
Mossad chief, Syria FM hold positive de-escalation talks after Israeli airbase strike, source says
Mossad director, Syria foreign minister discussed Turkish military presence before strikes
Gofman rejects A-G’s classified update in High Court Mossad appointment case
Gofman’s lawyer, Ohad Shalem, argued that the A-G's office repeatedly claimed to hold classified documents while, according to Gofman, those materials contained nothing relevant to the petitions.
Editor's Notes: The Mossad has always been led by outsiders - comment
The Roman Gofman fight is about more than the Mossad. It is about who Israel's security elite is willing to let inside.
Mossad appointment case: A-G to submit classified material not presented at hearing
The move follows a Wednesday hearing on the case against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appointment of Gofman.
'All options are relevant': Dedi Simchi aims to influence political arena from within - 103FM
"I don't know what else I am doing, but I made the decision to enter and influence from the political arena," Simchi said. "In my opinion, it's no longer possible to sit on the sidelines."
How Netanyahu's battle with legal system may shape future of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF - analysis
The High Court is trying to avoid addressing whether Gofman can be trusted to ethically manage Mossad spies.
High Court seeks further materials before ruling on Gofman Mossad appointment
The High Court heard petitions against Netanyahu's decision to appoint Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, with concerns over integrity and past actions.
Netanyahu reprimands Mossad chief Barnea after sending letter opposing Gofman appointment
Prime Minister Netanyahu reprimanded outgoing Mossad head Barnea for sending a letter opposing Gofman's appointment as Mossad chief.
Roman Gofman's appointment as next Mossad chief cannot stand, A-G tells High Court
Baharav-Miara argued that the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments relied on an incomplete picture when it accepted Gofman’s explanation of his past conduct.
Grunis Committee urges High Court to reject petitions against Gofman Mossad appointment
The High Court is set to hear the case on Tuesday, after two petitions challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to appoint Gofman, currently his military secretary, to replace Barnea.
Netanyahu given option to hire private defense for incoming Mossad chief's disqualification case
Netanyahu may hire private counsel in a High Court case challenging his appointment of Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, as petitions citing the Elmakayes affair seek to block the move.
