David Kimche

David Kimche
Born(1928-02-14)February 14, 1928
London, England
DiedMarch 8, 2010(2010-03-08) (aged 82)
Ramat HaSharon, Israel
EducationM.A., Ph.D.
Alma materHebrew University of Jerusalem
Occupation(s)Diplomat, intelligence agent and journalist
Known forInvolvement in the Iran-Contra affair

David Kimche (14 February 1928 – 8 March 2010) was an Israeli diplomat, deputy director of the Mossad, spymaster and journalist.[1] He is believed to have been the main contact between the United States and Iran during the Iran-Contra affair.[2] Kimche was president of the Israel Council on Foreign Relations, and a member of the steering committee of the International Alliance for Arab-Israel Peace.

  1. ^ Kershner, Isabel (9 March 2010). "David Kimche, an Israeli Adept as Spy and Diplomat, Dies at 82". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 11 March 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Israeli 'spymaster' dies aged 82". BBC News. 9 March 2010. Archived from the original on 11 March 2010. Retrieved 10 March 2010.