Shabtai Shavit
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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke this morning at the funeral of former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit: "Many citizens of Israel do not know, and probably will never know, how much they owe to this extraordinary man"
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Late Eulogize
Considerably late: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eulogized former Mossad head Shabtai Shavit who passed away. According to him: "Despite the deep differences of opinion between us, I have always appreciated his important service and contribution to Israel's security"
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Mossad Director Passes Away
Former Mossad Director Shabtai Shavit Passes Away at the Age of 84, leaving behind a wife and three children. Shavit served as the head of the Mossad from 1989 to 1996, during which time many covert operations were attributed to the organization."