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Netanyahu Reprimands Mossad Chief Barnea Over Gofman Appointment

Published Monday, May 11, 2026 · Updated May 12

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reprimanded outgoing Mossad Director David Barnea. The reprimand followed Barnea's confidential letter to the Attorney-General, in which he denounced the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as his successor.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Outgoing Mossad Director David Barnea was reprimanded by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he sent a confidential letter to Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, denouncing the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as his replacement.

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  • The Jerusalem PostCenter-Right

    The article emphasizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's authority in appointing the Mossad chief and defends his choice of Roman Gofman against opposition from the outgoing director and the attorney-general.

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