Meir Dagan was an Israeli military officer and intelligence official, best known for serving as the Director of the Mossad, Israel's national intelligence agency, from 2002 to 2011. During his tenure, he focused on counter-terrorism and operations against Iran's nuclear program, significantly shaping Israel's intelligence strategies. Born on January 30, 1945, in Ukraine, Dagan immigrated to Israel in 1950. He had a distinguished military career, including service in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) and various intelligence roles. Dagan passed away on March 17, 2021, leaving a legacy of impactful leadership in Israeli intelligence.