About Relik Shafir
Born 1953. Relik Shafir is an Israeli military personnel and military officer.
Israel "Relik" Shafir (; born 1953) is a retired Israeli Brigadier General (1971–2002), and one of eight air force pilots who took part in Operation Opera, the attack on Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor. Shafir served as commander of Israel's Flight school at Hatzerim airbase, and as commander of Israel's large air force base, Tel Nof. Shafir is a Mig ""Äce" and is the only Israeli pilot credited with kills in both the F-15 and F-16.
Shafir studied Mathematics and Philosophy at the Bar-Ilan University, and is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.
Following his military service, and during emergency situations, Shafir served as a foreign press spokesperson for the Israeli Air Force.
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Who is Relik Shafir?
retired Israeli Brigadier General
When was Relik Shafir born?
Relik Shafir was born in 1953 in Kiryat Tiv'on.
What is Relik Shafir's occupation?
Relik Shafir is a military personnel and military officer.
What nationality is Relik Shafir?
Relik Shafir is Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Relik Shafir. https://biography.guide/relik-shafir/
MLA: "Relik Shafir." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/relik-shafir/.
Chicago: "Relik Shafir." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/relik-shafir/.
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