Turmoil in the Mossad: Half a Year of Resignations, External Consultants and Difficulties

More than ten former senior Mossad officials break their silence and paint a troubling picture of the organization under the leadership of Roman Gofman. The article reveals an unprecedented wave of departures from the organization's top echelons, a controversial 'voluntary emigration' project, and the inclusion of businessmen and external consultants in the most classified forums.

More than ten former senior Mossad officials break their silence and paint a troubling picture of the organization under the leadership of Major General (res.) Roman Gofman. The article reveals an unprecedented wave of departures from the organization's top echelons, including the deputy head of the Mossad, the head of the Intelligence Division, the head of the Iran Division, and the head of the Operations Division, as well as two additional division heads expected to leave soon. In their place, Gofman brings in people from outside the organization – high-tech professionals, strategic consultants, and businessmen, some of whom are close to Prime Minister Netanyahu. Another central issue is the 'voluntary emigration' project from Gaza, which Gofman revived despite fierce opposition from division heads who see it as a 'red flag'. It is also revealed that businessmen participate in the Mossad's senior forum, an unprecedented situation, and are exposed to the most classified secrets. Critics claim that Gofman operates in gray areas and promotes delusional ideas, such as toppling the Iranian regime through the Kurds. On the other hand, sources in the Mossad defend him and argue that the change is positive and creative.