About Izi Dorot
Lived 1916 – 1980 (aged 63–64). Izi Dorot was an Israeli military officer and businessperson.
Izi Dorot (; 1916–1980), born Isidor Roth, was an Israeli military official, and director of the Shabak between 1952 and 1953 and a Deputy Director of the Mossad between 1953 and 1963.
Born in Poland in 1916, Dorot immigrated to the British Mandate of Palestine in 1936, and served in the Jewish Settlement Police. In World War II he volunteered and served in the British Army. After his discharge he was recruited to the Haganah Intelligence Service. Subsequent to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War he was transferred to the Israel Security Agency (ISA, Shin Bet). After one year as Head of Shin Bet, in October 1953, Dorot followed Isser Harel to the Mossad as Deputy Director; he was replaced as Director of Shin Bet by Amos Manor. He served as deputy director of the Mossad until 1963.
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Who was Izi Dorot?
Israeli Intelligence director
When was Izi Dorot born?
Izi Dorot was born on 8 July 1916 in Ivano-Frankivsk.
When did Izi Dorot die?
Izi Dorot died in 1980.
What was Izi Dorot's occupation?
Izi Dorot was a military officer and businessperson.
What nationality was Izi Dorot?
Izi Dorot was Israeli.
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