Allied Intelligence — 2026-06-07
New Mossad Director Gofman Dismisses Deputy After Failed Billion-Shekel Iran Regime Change Program
BLUFGofman 's removal of the officer most embedded in Mossad's Iran operations prioritizes political consolidation over operational continuity, leaving the regime-change portfolio's future unresolved heading into Israeli elections.
The Prime Minister's Office announced Saturday that Gofman informed the agency's deputy director, identified only as "Mr. A," that his 22-year tenure was ending, with a replacement to be drawn from within Mossad
Analysis
Mr. A's removal eliminates the officer most embedded in a billion-shekel Iran regime-change program whose results his own director reportedly found indefensible. Gofman has signaled nothing about whether that effort continues, pivots, or closes. His appointment is part of Netanyahu's pattern of replacing senior security officials with political loyalists ahead ofOctober elections , making organizational accountability and political consolidation inseparable as drivers. Mossad sourcing denying program failure as the cause follows standard institutional practice and does not resolve the actual rationale. Gofman, lacking deep operational roots, moved primarily against Barnea's designated successor to consolidate control over a directorate where he held no prior standing, the Iran program serving as convenient external cover.
Mr. A's removal eliminates the officer most embedded in a billion-shekel Iran regime-change program whose results his own director reportedly found indefensible. Gofman has signaled nothing about whether that effort continues, pivots, or closes. His appointment is part of Netanyahu's pattern of replacing senior security officials with political loyalists ahead of
3 sources
- Mossad deputy head to step down after reported Iran campaign setbacks -
The National - Gofman ousts Mossad deputy director in first major move after taking office -
Jewish News Syndicate - Mossad deputy said ousted by Gofman over failed Iran regime change efforts; agency sources deny claim -
The Times of Israel