David Kimche
David Kimche | |
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דוד קמחי | |
| Born | February 14, 1928 |
| Died | March 8, 2010 (aged 82) |
| Education | M.A., Ph.D. |
| Alma mater | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| Occupation(s) | Diplomat, intelligence agent and journalist |
| Known for | Involvement in the Iran-Contra affair |
David Kimche (Hebrew: דוד קמחי; 14 February 1928 – 8 March 2010) was an Israeli diplomat, deputy director of the Mossad, spymaster and journalist. He is believed to have been the main contact between the United States and Iran during the Iran-Contra affair. Kimche was president of the Israel Council on Foreign Relations, and a member of the steering committee of the International Alliance for Arab-Israel Peace.