Haim Shahal

Haim Shahal (; 21 December 1922 – 21 January 2022) was an Israeli naval engineer.

Life and career Shahal was born as Haim Liebel in Tel Aviv, the son of Shlomo Liebel. During his education, he was trained as an electrical engineer. In 1946, he served in the Palmach elite fighting force, commanding and planning on the Haganah venture Night of the Bridges. He also served in the Israel Defense Forces, discharging in 1970, retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was initially drafted to work with the naval squadrons in Jaffa, and served as an engineering officer in the Israeli Navy. With his naval contributions, he created missile ships.

Death Shahal died on 21 January 2022, at the age of 99.