From Mossad, Atomic Energy Commission hail Peres’s contributions to security
The heads of the Mossad and the Israel Atomic Energy Commission praise Peres — a former defense minister credited with building Israel’s nuclear program — for his “enormous” and “significant” contributions to Israel’s security.
“For many years Shimon Peres worked together with the Mossad on operations to ensure Israel’s security, and was one of Israel’s most prominent leaders. He was a symbol of peace and brotherhood and made immense contributions toward strengthening the security of the State of Israel,” says Mossad chief Yossi Cohen in a statement.
Ze’ev Shnir of the IAEC says Peres made a “significant contribution” to Israel’s atomic program.
“Peres’s legacy will accompany the IAEC in its future activities,” he adds.
Peres and David Ben Gurion visit Israel’s nuclear reactor in Dimona (Defense Ministry Archives)
