The Israeli Mossad's New Chief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Nov. 29 the long-expected appointment of a new director of Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence service. Tamir Pardo, the designated new director, will replace Meir Dagan at the end of the year. Pardo's experience in both military operations and his long career with Mossad will enable him to continue the changes in the organization instituted by Dagan, who sought to increase Israel's aggressiveness against threats posed by Iran and Arab militancy.