Shalheveth Freier

Shalheveth Freier

Shalheveth Freier (1920, Germany – November 27, 1995, Israel).

Born in Germany; during World War II fled Germany and served with the British Army. He served in Africa and participated in the liberation of Italy. He was involved with smuggling Jewish refugees from Europe to Palestine 1943-46.

Freier served Israel in numerous capacities including working in the Haganah. He was science attaché in Paris 1956-60. Directors-General of the [http://www.iaec.gov.il Israel Atomic Energy Commission] 1971-76. He also completed two terms as manager of Soreq Nuclear Research Center, first in 1970 and again in 1981. He served as the head of the IAEC's policy team from 1981 until his death.

He chaired the Israeli group of Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and served on the Pugawash Council.


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