New Mossad Chief Replaces Deputy in Power Struggle

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, …

Israel’s foreign intelligence agency, Mossad, has undergone a significant management change. Roman Gafman, the newly appointed chief, has dismissed his deputy, identified only by the initial ‘A.’, who held the second-highest position within the organization. This individual was widely regarded as a principal contender to succeed the previous Mossad chief, David Barnea.

Sources close to the Israeli media revealed that the dismissed deputy was a close associate of Barnea and had strongly opposed Gafman’s appointment as the new Mossad chief. Gafman previously served as a military advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

These sources indicated that Barnea had actively sought to position his deputy as his successor at the helm of Mossad. However, Netanyahu ultimately selected Gafman for the role. The discharged official possessed over 22 years of experience in clandestine operations and had commanded three operational divisions within Mossad during his tenure. He was also a five-time recipient of the “Israel Security Award.”

Notable among the cases managed by this intelligence official were Mossad’s efforts to destabilize the government in Iran, which have not yet yielded the desired results. Conversely, some internal Mossad circles have criticized Gafman’s swift decision to dismiss his deputy. These critics argue that the new chief, with his predominantly military background, has less experience within Mossad’s intelligence structure. Maintaining the former deputy during a transitional period, they believe, could have facilitated the transfer of expertise and a smoother management of sensitive ongoing cases.

The Prime Minister’s office of the Israeli regime confirmed Gafman’s action, stating that the new deputy will be selected from within Mossad’s existing personnel.