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Head of Counter Terror Bureau fired

Brig-Gen (retired) Nuriel not to extend trial period, head of National Security Council decides

The head of the Prime Minister's Counter Terror Bureau Nitzan Nuriel was removed from his position on Monday. The Prime Minister's Office emphasized that Nuriel was merely serving in the position for a test period, which was not renewed, following a decision by National Security Council Chief Danny Arditi.

 

Nuriel served in the Golani Infantry Brigade for several years, as well as senior commander in the Liaison and Foreign Relations Division. He was discharged with the rank of brigadier general.

 

The Counter Terror Bureau was founded in March, 1996, following a rash of terror attacks and falls under the auspices of the National Security Council in the Prime Minister's Office. Its current set-up was approved by the cabinet in December 2005.

 

The bureau assists the prime minister, cabinet and various cabinet committees in the area of counter terror. Its tasks include coordinating between relevant agencies that deal with issue, representing Israel in international forums on counter terror, spearheading terror-related legislation and heading a committee on technological and information terror.

 

The bureau is also responsible for protecting Israelis threatened by terror abroad and for coordinating the security of Israel's border crossings.

 


פרסום ראשון: 12.01.08, 20:07
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