Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced today (Sunday) his decision to appoint Shmuel Ben Ezra to the position of Chief of the National Security Staff - NSC, and Advisor to the Prime Minister for National Security.
Shmuel Ben-Ezra brings with him over thirty years of experience in protecting the state's security. He headed the project to develop the 'Arrow 3' interceptor missile, which won the Israel Defense Prize.
In his last position at the Shin Bet, he served for four years as head of the Operations and Cyber Technology Division - equivalent to the rank of major general.
Laban Ezra has a bachelor's degree in applied physics with honors, a master's degree in applied physics, a master's degree in business administration with honors, and a master's degree in political science in the field of national security with honors.
He is a graduate of the National Security College.
The Prime Minister's Office stated: "Shmuel Ben Ezra is endowed with groundbreaking thinking and deep familiarity with the world of security and technology. Ben Ezra has many years of experience working with government officials in the US and around the world.
""He will assist the Prime Minister in strengthening the security, political and economic strength of the State of Israel and advancing it as a global technological power.".
