[79313] High Court has ruled: Major General Gofman is eligible to serve as Head of the Mossad

[79313] High Court has ruled: Major General Gofman is eligible to serve as Head of the Mossad

High Court approves the appointment of Major General Gofman to the head of the Mossad

In a dramatic ruling published today, June 1, 2026, the High Court of Justice rejected the claims against Major General Gofman's candidacy for the position of Head of the Mossad, against the backdrop of his involvement in the 'Almakies affair'. The majority determined that the Major General's conduct "is not such that casts a moral shadow on him, certainly not one that would disqualify him from serving as Head of the Mossad."

According to the report by Political-Security Cabinet - Moriah Asraf & Doron Kadosh, known for its focused coverage on security and policy issues, the court analyzed the evidence and found that the allegations regarding the activation of a minor or the misleading of IDF officials concerning the role of the 210th Division "were not substantiated by the evidence presented before the committee."

Amit Segal, who emphasizes in his coverage positive positions toward the security echelon and the current government, notes that the claim of "abandonment" in the affair was rejected by the High Court as an argument "that is incorrect, stemming from a misrepresentation of the essence of the affair." The judges added that although certain failures occurred in Gofman's conduct in the past – for which a disciplinary measure was even taken against him by the then-Northern Command Chief – they "do not touch upon matters of integrity."

The coverage in Israel News | Without Censorship - Voice of the News🇮🇱 reinforces the conclusion that the extensive material presented to the committee is not sufficient to "tarnish the impressive career of Major General Gofman with a moral stain." With this, the court paved the way for the continuation of his appointment proceedings for the position of head of the organization.