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Shmuel Ben Ezra
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Samuel Benezra is an Israeli defense official and engineer who was one of the leading figures in the development of the Arrow 3 interceptor. Trained as an engineering physicist, he served in the Israeli Navy and later led upper-tier interceptor development programs in the Ministry of Defense. In 2020, he was appointed head of the Technology, Operations and Cyber Division of the Shin Bet, serving in the role until 2024. Since June 2026, he has served as head of the National Security Council and national security adviser to the prime minister of Israel.
In the news: Appointed a team leader to conduct a thorough review of security aspects of foreign civilian aviation to Israel following an order from the prime minister.
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