Herzl Shekhterman Shafir was an Israel Defense Forces Major General, head of the Manpower Directorate, head of Israel's Southern Command, and later assistant head of the Operations Directorate.
15 Facts About Herzl Shafir
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Herzl Shafir subsequently served as the 7th General Commissioner of Israel Police.
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Herzl Shafir is the younger brother of Avraham Shekhterman, a former member of the Knesset for Gahal and Likud between 1969 and 1977.
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In 1947 Herzl Shafir enlisted in the Palmach and took part in numerous activities with its third battalion, including the assault on Metzudat Koach.
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Herzl Shafir returned to permanent service the following year and was appointed operations officer of a reserve brigade.
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In 1959 Herzl Shafir attended the British Army's Staff College at Camberley.
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Herzl Shafir undertook undergraduate studies in Geography and Economics at the Hebrew University.
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Herzl Shafir served in that role during the Yom Kippur War.
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In 1978, towards the end of his military service, Herzl Shafir want on study leave in the United States.
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On January 1,1980, Herzl Shafir was appointed General Commissioner of the Israel Police.
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On December 31,1980, Herzl Shafir was dismissed from his job by the Interior Minister Yosef Burg after allegations of misconduct.
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Yosef Burg accused Herzl Shafir of planting a false story in the press in order to help his investigation of Religious Affairs Minister Aharon Abuhatzira, who was suspected of taking bribes.
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Yosef Burg accused Herzl Shafir, claiming he was turning Israel into a police state and using "a Goebbels tactic", referencing Joseph Goebbels, Hitler's propaganda chief.
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Herzl Shafir eventually admitted that he had leaked false information to the press on the investigation of the government minister, however he rejected all other allegations.
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Since retiring from the police, Herzl Shafir served as chairman and member of several public committees, including:.