Jerusalem – Mossad intelligence agency’s top officers were honored in a ceremony on Thursday.
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Israel National News (http://bit.ly/1eV7sml) reports that the ceremony took place at President Shimon Peres’ residence. Peres gave certifications of excellence to 12 of the agency’s best officers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad Head Tamir Pardo also attended the ceremony.
The honorees received the citations for heading the efforts to stop weapons threats, the war on terror and the deterrence of other dangers against Israel.
Four of the 12 officers who received the honor were women.
The recipients of the honors included both new and experienced agents who lead the organization’s operations.