Tensions at the top of the Mossad: Head of the Caesarea division asked to advance his retirement

The head of the Mossad's Caesarea division has asked to advance his retirement, originally expected in 2027. The process to select his successor has not yet been completed. The move joins a series of changes at the top of the organization since Roman Gofman became Mossad director in June 2026.

The head of the Caesarea division, the operational unit of the Mossad, has asked to advance his retirement, originally expected in 2027. The Mossad has a candidate to succeed him, but the selection process has not yet been completed. The development occurs against the backdrop of a series of changes at the top of the organization since Roman Gofman assumed the role of Mossad director on June 2, 2026. Gofman appointed an internal spokesperson and an external communications advisor, established a team of four senior external advisors, and considered appointing a head of the strategy division. Earlier, the head of the Tevel division, D., who represented the Mossad on the hostage negotiation team, left, and the deputy Mossad director A. ended his tenure at Gofman's decision. Concurrently, Gofman is advancing processes in the organization in the fields of cyber, artificial intelligence, and research and development, which were recently presented to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.