Published May 12, 2026, 5:01 PM ET · Updated 6 months ago · 1 source
High Court demands documents to review Mossad chief’s appointment, but unsure it can intervene
Times of Israel
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Israel's High Court has requested documents to review the appointment of the Mossad chief, questioning why the selection panel did not ask crucial questions. Justices have ordered an IDF officer to submit an affidavit concerning allegations that Roman Gofman lied to the army and abandoned a jailed teen he had previously worked with in 2022. The court expressed uncertainty about its ability to intervene in the matter.