Key Information
Reference code
FIFTY YEARS WAR 2/19
Title
Transcript of interview, 1997, with Benjamin Givli, Head of Israeli Intelligence
Date(s)
- 1997 Jan 27 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
27pp
Scope and content
Typescript transcript of translated interview with Benjamin Givli, Head of Israeli Intelligence, [1950]-1954, describing the development of the Israeli intelligence organisation from 1948, his activities during the siege of Jerusalem and conditions in the city (1948). Also discussed the recruiting of a Jewish underground movement in Egypt known as Unit 131, by Avraham Dar and the role of Pinhas Lavon, Israeli Minister of Defence in its failed operation; and relations between Moshe Sharrett, Israeli Prime Minister 1953-1955, Lavon and Moshe Dayan, IDF Chief of Staff 1953-1958. 27pp