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A Native Of The Belarusian Town Of Mozyr Became Head Of The Mossad

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A Native Of The Belarusian Town Of Mozyr Became Head Of The Mossad
Roman Hoffman

Roman Hoffman has an amazing biography.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has decided to appoint his military secretary Roman Hoffman as the new head of the Mossad (Israel's Intelligence and Security Service), the Israeli head of government's office said in a statement.

The future general was born in Mozyr in 1976. In 1990, he repatriated with his parents to Israel. He studied in a high school in Ashdod and then in a military hostel in the settlement of Eli.

In 1995, he was drafted to serve in the armored forces of the Israel Defense Forces. He served as a platoon commander and then as a company commander. In 2002, he took part in Operation "Protective Wall". He was then appointed Deputy Commander of the 71st Battalion of the 188th Armored Brigade. Then he held a similar position in the 460th Armored Brigade. Later, he served on the staff of the Gaash Armored Division.

In 2011-2013, he commanded the 75th Battalion in the 7th Armored Brigade.

Roman Hoffman in 2019 became the first Big Aliyah representative to reach the rank of major general and receive a division under his command. Hoffman became commander of the Ha-Bashan Division in the Northern District, guaranteeing the security of the Golan Heights and its surrounding areas.

On October 27, 2022, he assumed the position of commander of the National Ground Forces Exercise Center.

On October 7, 2023, while fighting Hamas militants, he was seriously wounded in a battle near Sderot.

Roman Hoffman is married and has three daughters.

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