Netanyahu Appoints Guy Markizeno as Military Secretary Following Mossad Leadership Change
Netanyahu appoints Guy Markizeno as military secretary after Mossad reshuffle
Image: Jpost
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Brig.-Gen. Guy Markizeno as his military secretary after Roman Gofman was promoted to head the Mossad. This decision follows a delay in selecting Gofman's successor, and Markizeno's appointment may help resolve ongoing issues within the IDF leadership.
- 01Brig.-Gen. Guy Markizeno was promoted to military secretary after Roman Gofman's appointment as head of the Mossad.
- 02The High Court of Justice approved Gofman's appointment on Monday, leading to a brief delay in selecting his successor.
- 03Markizeno's appointment may facilitate Brig. Gen. Tal Polites' long-awaited move to the US defense attaché position.
- 04Markizeno previously held various roles, including commander of artillery units and secretary to former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
- 05The transition comes amid ongoing disputes between Netanyahu's defense minister, Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Brig.-Gen. Guy Markizeno as his military secretary, following the promotion of Roman Gofman to head the Mossad. This change comes after the High Court of Justice approved Gofman's appointment earlier in the week, which had caused a brief delay in selecting a successor. Markizeno, who was not the top choice of IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, may help address ongoing leadership issues within the IDF. Notably, Zamir has been advocating for Brig. Gen. Tal Polites to fill the vacant US defense attaché position, which has been unoccupied since December 2025. Markizeno's previous roles include serving as secretary to former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and commanding various artillery units. His new position could also alleviate tensions between Katz and Zamir, although the specifics of their disputes remain unclear.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The appointment of Markizeno may influence decision-making processes within the IDF and the Israeli government, particularly in defense matters.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about the recent changes in Israel's military leadership?
Connecting to poll...
More about Mossad
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.