History of Roman Gofman in Timeline

Roman Gofman is an Aluf (Major General) in the Israel Defense Forces. Currently, he holds the position of Military Secretary to the Prime Minister of Israel. His role involves advising the Prime Minister on military matters and acting as a liaison between the Prime Minister's office and the IDF.

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November 1976: Roman Gofman Born

In November 1976, Roman Gofman was born. He is an Israel Defense Forces officer who later achieved the rank of Aluf.

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1990: Aliyah to Israel

In 1990, at the age of 14, Roman Gofman made Aliyah to Israel with his family and settled in Ashdod. He then studied at the ORT Ashdod Nautical Officers School and began boxing training due to experiencing alienation and violence.

1995: Enlistment in the IDF

In 1995, Roman Gofman enlisted in the IDF, joining the Armored Corps and being assigned to the 53rd Battalion of the 188th Armored Brigade. He then completed basic training, the tank commanders' course and the officers' course.

2010: Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel

In 2010, Gofman was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and appointed Head of the Armored Corps Branch at the National Center for Ground Training (MALI).

2011: Commander of the 75th Battalion

In 2011, Roman Gofman was appointed commander of the 75th Battalion in the 7th Armored Brigade.

2013: End of Battalion Command

In 2013, Roman Gofman completed his term as commander of the 75th Battalion in the 7th Armored Brigade. Afterward, he served as the Operations Officer of the Ga'ash Formation.

August 2015: Commander of the Etzion Brigade

On August 30, 2015, Roman Gofman was promoted to Colonel and appointed commander of the Etzion Brigade.

2015: Operations Officer of the Ga'ash Formation

In 2015, Roman Gofman served as the Operations Officer of the Ga'ash Formation.

August 2017: Commander of the 7th Armored Brigade

On August 2, 2017, Roman Gofman was appointed commander of the 7th Armored Brigade.

2018: IDF Senior Command Conference Argument

In 2018, at the IDF senior command conference, Roman Gofman argued for more frequent employment of ground forces.

2019: Attendance at National Security College

After completing his term in 2019, Roman Gofman attended the National Security College.

October 2023: Engagement During Hamas Attack

On October 7, 2023, during the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, Roman Gofman drove from his house in Ashdod toward Sderot, joined police volunteers, and engaged Hamas militants at Sha'ar HaNegev junction. He killed two militants and was seriously wounded in the knee.

2023: Key Part in Humanitarian Aid Initiative

In 2023, Roman Gofman played a key part in a covert Israeli initiative to manage the humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip during the 2023-2024 war, in which the U.S. company SRS (Safe Reach Solutions) and the GHF foundation were selected through a classified process.

March 2024: Approved for Appointment as Head of Shiloh Division

In March 2024, Roman Gofman was approved for appointment as head of the Shiloh Division in the Directorate of Planning.

April 2024: Authored Document on Military Administration in Gaza

In April 2024, Roman Gofman authored a document arguing that Israel should institute military administration in the Gaza Strip. The IDF stated the document reflected his personal view only.

April 2024: Appointment as Military Secretary to the Prime Minister

On April 8, 2024, it was announced that Roman Gofman would instead become the Military Secretary to the Prime Minister.

May 2024: Promotion to Aluf and Assumed Office

On May 16, 2024, Roman Gofman was promoted to Aluf and assumed office as Military Secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In this role he was involved in Israel–Russia contacts following the potential collapse of the Assad regime.

2024: Key Part in Humanitarian Aid Initiative

In 2024, Roman Gofman played a key part in a covert Israeli initiative to manage the humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip during the 2023-2024 war, in which the U.S. company SRS (Safe Reach Solutions) and the GHF foundation were selected through a classified process.