Isser Harel
Israeli intelligence officer (1912–2003) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Isser Harel (Hebrew: איסר הראל, 1912 – 18 February 2003) was spymaster of the intelligence and the security services of Israel and the Director of the Mossad (1952–1963). In his capacity as Mossad director, he oversaw the capture and covert transportation to Israel of Holocaust organizer Adolf Eichmann.[2]
Quick Facts 2nd Director of the Mossad, Prime Minister ...
Isser Harel | |
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איסר הראל | |
2nd Director of the Mossad | |
In office January 1, 1952 – March 25, 1963 | |
Prime Minister | David Ben Gurion |
Preceded by | Reuven Shiloah |
Succeeded by | Meir Amit |
Member of the Knesset | |
In office 1969–1974 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Isser Halperin 1912 Vitebsk, Russian Empire |
Died | 18 February 2003(2003-02-18) (aged 90–91) |
Nationality | Russian Empire Israel |
Political party | National List |
Children | 1 |
Nickname | Little Isser[1] |
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