Eli Zeira
Eli Zeira is a retired Israeli general who served as the head of Military Intelligence during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. He became known for the controversy surrounding his role in the intelligence failures that led to the surprise attack on Israel by Egyptian and Syrian forces. Following the war, Zeira faced criticism for his management of intelligence operations and was a significant figure in the subsequent Agranat Commission, which investigated the failures of the war.
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Eli Zeira was the head of Military Intelligence who faced criticism for the failure to act on the intelligence provided by Ashraf Marwan.
המרגל הכי טוב של ישראל פעל בשירות מצרים
Israel· 2025-09-27
Eli Zeira is referenced in discussions about military accountability.
כעת: השבת הסדר על כנוIsrael· 2025-03-23
Eli Zeira was the head of Military Intelligence during the Yom Kippur War and faced criticism for his failures.
לקחי יום כיפור פשוט נשכחו / רון בן ישיIsrael· 2025-02-28
