Yisrael Hasson | |
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ישראל חסון | |
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| Director of the Israel Antiquities Authority | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Shuka Dorfman |
| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 2006–2009 | Yisrael Beiteinu |
| 2009–2014 | Kadima |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 April 1955 Damascus, Syria |
| Political party | Kadima (2008–2014) |
| Other political affiliations | Yisrael Beiteinu (2006–2008) |
| Occupation | Politician, former intelligence officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
| Branch/service | Shin Bet |
| Years of service | 1970s–2001 |
| Rank | Deputy Director |
Yisrael Hasson (Hebrew: ישראל חסון, born 27 April 1955) is an Israeli politician and former Deputy Director of Shin Bet. He served as a member of the Knesset for Yisrael Beiteinu and Kadima between 2006 and 2014, before becoming Chairman of the Israel Antiquities Authority.