As Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman prepares for his new role as head of the Mossad, discussions intensify regarding his successor as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military secretary. The security establishment is closely observing the potential candidates, with Brig.-Gen. Barak Hiram emerging as the frontrunner, backed by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. Hiram, who recently completed his tenure as Gaza Division commander, was initially set to lead the IDF Operations Directorate before this new opportunity arose. Alongside Hiram, Brig.-Gen. Guy Markizano and R.-Adm. Tal Politis are also in contention for the position, with Markizano currently serving as Katz's military secretary and Politis having held significant naval commands. The military attaché role in Washington, which is crucial for US-Israel defense relations, is also on the table, with Zamir advocating for Politis in this capacity. Netanyahu's final decision on the military secretary is expected to follow Gofman's official appointment, highlighting the significant influence this role has on the intersection of military and political leadership in Israel.