Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed David Bernia as the new head of the Mossad intelligence agency.
According to foreign media, David Bernia was chosen after consultation with the current head of Mossad and the Attorney General. David Bernia is currently serving as Mossad's Deputy Director.
The current head of Mossad, UC Cohen, is expected to retire next week, after which David Bernia, 56, will take over on June 1.
