The Mossad Newsrael News Desk APR 15, 2026
Russia voices concern over appointment of Netanyahu aide as Mossad chief
Russian officials are expressing concern over the potential appointment of Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, the military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as head of the Mossad.
According to reports, Moscow fears that Israel’s intelligence agency could become “more active toward Russia” if Gofman takes the role, signaling rising tensions between the two countries.
NEWSRAEL: WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
Russia’s reaction highlights growing unease over Israel’s expanding intelligence reach and its potential impact on global power dynamics. A more assertive Mossad could affect Israel-Russia coordination in sensitive arenas such as Syria, where both countries operate militarily.
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