The Senior Appointments Advisory Committee is investigating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nominee for Mossad chief, Roman Gofman, over his role in a controversial influence operation involving a minor during his military service. Gofman, currently Netanyahu's military secretary, appeared before the panel to address the incident, which involved the use of a 17-year-old in a social media campaign targeting Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. The committee was reportedly surprised by Gofman's testimony and is now seeking further information from military intelligence officials. Gofman's nomination has faced criticism from security officials who question his qualifications and experience for leading Mossad, though there is precedent for military generals heading the agency.