Ofer Dekel

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Ofer Dekel
Born1951
Israel
NationalityFlag of Israel.svg  Israel
Education
  • LLB in Law
  • BSc in Chemistry and Physics
Occupations
  • Politician
  • Negotiator
  • Security consultant
Known for
  • Deputy Director of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet)
  • Negotiator for the release of missing and captive Israeli soldiers
Military career
AllegianceFlag of Israel.svg  Israel
Service/branch Shin Bet
Years of service1995–2005
RankDeputy Director
Battles/wars
  • Counter terrorism and counter espionage operations
  • Second Intifada
Other workOwner and CEO of Argentum Ltd., a security consulting company

Ofer Dekel is an Israeli politician and negotiator. He holds an LLB degree in Law and a BSC in Chemistry and Physics. [1]

From 1995–1996, he was head of Training Division of the Israel Security Agency (ISA) also known as Shin Bet. From 1996 to 2000, Dekel was an ISA division head for planning and commanding special operations in counter terrorism and counter espionage. From 2003–2005, he was the Deputy Director of ISA, commanding and managing counter terrorism operations. From 2000-2003, he was the head of the West-bank Division, known as Central Command. This included counter terrorism activity in Jerusalem and the Israeli-occupied West Bank from the beginning of the Second Intifada. [1]

He is a close associate of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. [2]

From August 2006 until he resigned in April 2009, Ofer Dekel was the emissary in charge of attempting to secure the release of missing and captive Israeli soldiers. [3] [4]

He is also the Owner and CEO of Argentum, Ltd. a security consulting company. [1]

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References

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  2. ↑ Benn, Aluf (March 24, 2006). "Olmert names Livni as his deputy PM". Haaretz Daily Newspaper. Tel-Aviv, Israel: Haaretz. OCLC   43399847 . Retrieved September 20, 2010.
  3. ↑ Sofer, Roni (August 14, 2006). "Ex-deputy Shin Bet chief to deal with kidnapped troops". Israel News, Ynetnews. Tel Aviv, Israel: Yedioth Media Group. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
  4. ↑ Sofer, Roni (April 22, 2009). "Ofer Dekel asks to leave emissary post". Israel News, Ynetnews. Tel Aviv, Israel: Yedioth Media Group. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
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