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Ex-Mossad Chief's Swift Private Sector Appointment Sparks Transparency Questions
Former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea was appointed chairman of the defense company Ondas two months after leaving his post, raising concerns about a potential violation of the one-year cooling-off period mandated by law.
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What happened
- 01Former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea appointed to lead defense firm Ondas two months after leaving public service.
- 02The Public Service Law requires a one-year cooling-off period for former public officials.
- 03Transparency advocates question the swiftness of Barnea's appointment and seek more details.
- 04The Prime Minister's Office confirmed the appointment was reviewed and approved.
- 05Ondas operates in defense technology, including drones and robotics.
The Prime Minister's Office stated that the appointment was reviewed and approved by authorized parties, though details remain undisclosed. Transparency advocates are calling for greater openness in such cases.
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