A newly declassified affidavit submitted to Israel's High Court of Justice reveals that Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman, the incoming chief of Mossad, denied having approved the transfer of intelligence materials to Telegram channels. This affidavit was part of petitions challenging Gofman's appointment, particularly in light of the Ori Elmakayes affair, which involved allegations of using a minor in an IDF-linked influence operation. IDF Brig.-Gen. 'G,' who filed the affidavit, stated that Gofman had claimed that any use of intelligence material would require his personal approval and that he was not aware of any unauthorized transfers. The inquiry, initiated after concerns were raised by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), aimed to determine if IDF personnel had passed intelligence to unauthorized channels. Gofman asserted that influence activities were based only on open-source materials and did not involve any covert intelligence operations. The affidavit, initially classified as 'top secret,' is expected to play a crucial role in the High Court's deliberations on Gofman's appointment, which is set for June 2.