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Netanyahu and new Mossad head hold first meeting

Roman Gofman took up his post on June 2.

Director General of the Mossad Roman Gofman (left) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the Mossad headquarters on June 17, 2026. Credit: courtesy.
Mossad Director Roman Gofman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at Mossad headquarters near Herzliya on June 17, 2026. Credit: Courtesy.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday held his first meeting with the newly appointed Mossad director, Roman Gofman.

The meeting was held at the Mossad headquarters, located in the Glilot area near Herzliya in Israel’s central region.

The Mossad chief assumed his role on June 2, after the High Court of Justice rejected petitions against his appointment filed by several left-wing NGOs.

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