Mossad

{{Audio|He-Mossad.ogg|Ha-Mossad le-Modi'in ule-Tafkidim Meyuhadim}} (Hebrew: המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים, "Institute for Intelligence and Special Assignments") is an Israeli intelligence agency, commonly referred to as Mossad. It is responsible for intelligence collection, covert action (including paramilitary activities and assassinations) and counter-terrorism. Its focus is on Arab nations and organizations throughout the world.

Directors of Mossad

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1951-1952 Reuven Shiloah

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1952-1963 Isser Harel

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1963-1968 Meir Amit

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1968-1974 Zvi Zamir

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1974-1982 Yitzhak Hofi

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1982-1990 Nahum Admoni

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1990-1996 Shabtai Shavit

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1996-1998 Danny Yatom

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1998-2003 Efraim Halevi

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2003- Meir Dagan

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