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Aliza Magen, first female deputy director of the Mossad spy agency, dies at 88

By Stav Levaton 14 April 2025, 12:17 pm Edit

Stav Levaton is a military reporter for The Times of Israel

Aliza Magen, the first and only female deputy director of the Mossad spy agency, has died at age 88, the Prime Minister’s Office announces on behalf of the intelligence agency.

Magen, a Jerusalem native, joined the Mossad in her twenties and became one of its most influential figures. She served in numerous senior roles in Israel and abroad, and her final post was deputy to three different Mossad chiefs.

Described in the statement as a respected and dedicated trailblazer of the organization, Magen was involved in hundreds of intelligence operations over the course of her career.

In the statement, Mossad director David Barnea, along with Mossad staff and retirees, expresses deep sorrow over her passing and salutes her lifelong dedication to Israel’s security.

“Aliza Magen was one of the pillars of the Mossad, leaving a lasting mark on generations of Mossad employees who were trained according to her legacy and values,” the statement reads.

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