Tel Aviv [Israel], December 11 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved outgoing Mossad director David Barnea's choice for the intelligence agency's new deputy head, the Prime Minister's Office announced in a statement issued on behalf of the Mossad .

According to the statement, Barnea has appointed a senior official identified only by the Hebrew initial 'Aleph' to the post. Netanyahu approved the appointment on Wednesday.

" Mossad Director David Barnea announced his decision to appoint 'Aleph' as the next Deputy Director of the Mossad . The appointment was approved today by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ", PM office wrote in an X post.

'Aleph', who was also considered for the role of Mossad director, has served in the agency for over two decades

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