Ofer Dekel Explained

Ofer Dekel
Birth Date:1951
Birth Place:Israel
Nationality: Israel
Occupation:
  • Politician
  • Negotiator
  • Security consultant
Education:
  • LLB in Law
  • BSc in Chemistry and Physics
Known For:
  • Deputy Director of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet)
  • Negotiator for the release of missing and captive Israeli soldiers
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Allegiance: Israel
Branch:Shin Bet
Serviceyears:1995–2005
Rank:Deputy Director
Battles:
  • Counter terrorism and counter espionage operations
  • Second Intifada
Laterwork:Owner and CEO of Argentum Ltd., a security consulting company

Ofer Dekel is an Israeli politician and negotiator. He was born in 1951 in Israel. 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.

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.

Notes and References

  1. www.worldsecurity-index.com - Press Release - Global Security Asia . KNM Media LLP . March 9, 2007 . September 20, 2010 .
  2. News: Olmert names Livni as his deputy PM . Aluf . Benn . Haaretz Daily Newspaper . Haaretz . Tel-Aviv, Israel . 43399847 . March 24, 2006 . September 20, 2010 .
  3. Web site: Ex-deputy Shin Bet chief to deal with kidnapped troops . Roni . Sofer . August 14, 2006 . Israel News, Ynetnews. Yedioth Media Group . Tel Aviv, Israel . September 20, 2010.
  4. Web site: Ofer Dekel asks to leave emissary post . Roni . Sofer . Israel News, Ynetnews. April 22, 2009 . Yedioth Media Group . Tel Aviv, Israel . September 20, 2010.