New Mossad chief Roman Gofman's appointment signals strategic shift for Israel

Israel is about to enter one of the most sensitive transitions in its security establishment and it comes at a time when the Gaza war is reshaping the country’s political and military landscape. A new Mossad chief is set to take over in June 2026, a man whose journey runs from Belarus to Israel, from the Syrian front to the highest echelons of power. Can a deeply wounded nation afford uncertainty at the top of its intelligence services? Will the new chief bring continuity, or break from Netanyahu’s increasingly controversial war-time politics? And how might this appointment alter Israel’s strategy in Gaza, Iran, and the wider Middle East? In this episode, Ananya Dutta dives into the stakes, the shifts, and the silent power struggles that could redefine Israel’s future.