Yisrael Hasson
Israeli politician and intelligence officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yisrael Hasson (Hebrew: ישראל חסון, born 27 April 1955) is an Israeli politician and former Deputy Director of Shin Bet. He served as a member of the Knesset for Yisrael Beiteinu and Kadima between 2006 and 2014, before becoming Chairman of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Quick Facts Director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, Preceded by ...
Yisrael Hasson | |
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ישראל חסון | |
Director of the Israel Antiquities Authority | |
Assumed office 2014 | |
Preceded by | Shuka Dorfman |
Faction represented in the Knesset | |
2006–2009 | Yisrael Beiteinu |
2009–2014 | Kadima |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-04-27) 27 April 1955 (age 69) Damascus, Syria |
Political party | Kadima (2008–2014) |
Other political affiliations | Yisrael Beiteinu (2006–2008) |
Occupation | Politician, former intelligence officer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Shin Bet |
Years of service | 1970s–2001 |
Rank | Deputy Director |
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