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Israeli General with Psy-Op Controversy Appointed Mossad Director

Apr 13, 2026 06:06 AM CT Tel Aviv, Israel Mossad, leadership change, intelligence, Israel, psy-ops

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An Israeli general previously linked to a controversy involving a teenager in an online influence campaign has been appointed as the new Mossad director. This appointment signals a shift in Israel's intelligence leadership during an active conflict phase, potentially influencing future covert operations and strategic decision-making against Iran and its proxies.

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s military secretary has won approval from a split committee despite previous controversy An Israeli general linked to a controversy over the use of a teenager in an online influence campaign has been appointed as the next director of the Mossad, Israel’s foreign intellig...

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Appointed a controversial general as the new Mossad director despite committee objections.

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