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Dr. '''Ehud (Udi) Levi''' was Director of the Counter Terrorism and Proliferation Finance Bureau of the Office of the Prime Minister, Government of Israel, as of May 2008.<ref name="TorontoAdvisory>[http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/media-advisory-israeli-pm-advisor-to-address-economic-club-of-toronto-862140.htm Media Advisory: Israeli P.M Advisor to Address Economic Club of Toronto], The Economic Club of Toronto, 29 May 2008.</ref>
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Dr. '''Ehud (Udi) Levi''' was Director of the [[Counter Terrorism and Proliferation Finance Bureau]] of the Office of the Prime Minister, Government of Israel, as of May 2008.<ref name="TorontoAdvisory>[http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/media-advisory-israeli-pm-advisor-to-address-economic-club-of-toronto-862140.htm Media Advisory: Israeli P.M Advisor to Address Economic Club of Toronto], The Economic Club of Toronto, 29 May 2008.</ref>
  
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==Education==
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Levi was awarded a Ph.D with Highes Distinction by the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv. His dissertation was entitled "Globalization of Radicalism inside Islam Saudi Arabia, The Muslim Brothers and the Development of International Sunni Islamic Terrorism Network 1962-2001."<ref>[http://www.biu.ac.il/Academics/phd_eng/tashass/Middle.htm Dissertation and Supervisor], Department of Middle Eastern Studies, bar-Ilan University, accessed 15 September 2013.</ref>
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==Counter-terrorism Bureau==
 
On 14 December 1999, according to a US Government cable, 'Lt Col Udi Levi of the Counter-Terrorism Bureau' briefed US officials on an operation that killed [[Eiad Batat]] and [[Nader Masalmah]], the former of whom, Levi claimed was a senior figure in the [[Hamas]] military wing.<ref>[http://www.cablegatesearch.net/cable.php?id=99TELAVIV15987&q=udi-levi Israeli Raid Kills Hamas Activists], Us Embassy Tel Aviv, 16 December 1999, released by Wikileaks, 1 September 2011.</ref>
 
On 14 December 1999, according to a US Government cable, 'Lt Col Udi Levi of the Counter-Terrorism Bureau' briefed US officials on an operation that killed [[Eiad Batat]] and [[Nader Masalmah]], the former of whom, Levi claimed was a senior figure in the [[Hamas]] military wing.<ref>[http://www.cablegatesearch.net/cable.php?id=99TELAVIV15987&q=udi-levi Israeli Raid Kills Hamas Activists], Us Embassy Tel Aviv, 16 December 1999, released by Wikileaks, 1 September 2011.</ref>
  
 
At a meeting with the US Embassy in Tel Aviv in August 2007, [[Nitsana Darshan-Leitner]] of [[Shurat HaDin]] claimed to be in contact with 'Udi Levy' at the [[National Security Council (Israel)|National Security Council]] and [[Uzi Beshaya]] at the [[Mossad]]. The report described both as key Embassy contacts on anti-terrorist finance cooperation.<ref name="ILCcable">[http://www.cablegatesearch.net/cable.php?id=07TELAVIV2636 Israeli Ngo Sues Terrorists, Ties Up Pa Money], US Embassy Tel Aviv, 30 August 2007, released by Wikileaks, 1 September 2011.</ref>
 
At a meeting with the US Embassy in Tel Aviv in August 2007, [[Nitsana Darshan-Leitner]] of [[Shurat HaDin]] claimed to be in contact with 'Udi Levy' at the [[National Security Council (Israel)|National Security Council]] and [[Uzi Beshaya]] at the [[Mossad]]. The report described both as key Embassy contacts on anti-terrorist finance cooperation.<ref name="ILCcable">[http://www.cablegatesearch.net/cable.php?id=07TELAVIV2636 Israeli Ngo Sues Terrorists, Ties Up Pa Money], US Embassy Tel Aviv, 30 August 2007, released by Wikileaks, 1 September 2011.</ref>
  
==Toronto Address==
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===Toronto Address===
 
On 29 May 2008, Levi gave an address to the [[Economic Club of Toronto]] entitled "Radical Islam verses The West: Power Struggles in a time of Economic Warfare."<ref name="TorontoAdvisory>[http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/media-advisory-israeli-pm-advisor-to-address-economic-club-of-toronto-862140.htm Media Advisory: Israeli P.M Advisor to Address Economic Club of Toronto], The Economic Club of Toronto, 29 May 2008.</ref>
 
On 29 May 2008, Levi gave an address to the [[Economic Club of Toronto]] entitled "Radical Islam verses The West: Power Struggles in a time of Economic Warfare."<ref name="TorontoAdvisory>[http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/media-advisory-israeli-pm-advisor-to-address-economic-club-of-toronto-862140.htm Media Advisory: Israeli P.M Advisor to Address Economic Club of Toronto], The Economic Club of Toronto, 29 May 2008.</ref>
  
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::“Every year radical Islamic groups are sending billions and billions of dollars, from Saudi Arabia and Iran, to build this infrastructure,” he said.<ref>Peter Goodspeed, [http://www.israpundit.com/2008/?p=1186 Israel Director, “banks beat bombs”], ''National Post'', archived at Israpundit, 30 May 2008.</ref>
 
::“Every year radical Islamic groups are sending billions and billions of dollars, from Saudi Arabia and Iran, to build this infrastructure,” he said.<ref>Peter Goodspeed, [http://www.israpundit.com/2008/?p=1186 Israel Director, “banks beat bombs”], ''National Post'', archived at Israpundit, 30 May 2008.</ref>
  
==Glaser meeting==
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===Glaser meeting===
 
Levi was one of a number of Israeli officials who met with US Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes [[Daniel Glaser]] on 29 July 2008. According, to a US Government cable, Levi, supported by analysts from [[Mossad]] and [[Aman|Israeli Defence Intelligence]] (IDI), called for sanctions against the [[Central Bank of Iran]] (CBI):
 
Levi was one of a number of Israeli officials who met with US Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes [[Daniel Glaser]] on 29 July 2008. According, to a US Government cable, Levi, supported by analysts from [[Mossad]] and [[Aman|Israeli Defence Intelligence]] (IDI), called for sanctions against the [[Central Bank of Iran]] (CBI):
 
::Later in the day the delegation met exclusively with members of Israel's intelligence community, led by Udi Levi, Director of Israel's National Security Council's (NSC) Counterterrorism Finance Bureau. Levi had brought together several analysts from Mossad and IDI that specifically cover counterterrorism finance issues in regard to Iran. Levi announced to the group that thetime was ripe to act against the CBI. The USG, he said, should designate the CBI, but if that were not an option for political or other reasons, the Israeli intelligence community stands ready to assist the USG in taking any other action possible to hinder the CBI in conducting business.<ref name="GlaserMeeting">[http://www.cablegatesearch.net/cable.php?id=08TELAVIV1742 Terrorism Finance: Goi Says Now Is The Time To Act Against The Central Bank Of Iran And Increases Its Financial Isolation Of Gaza], Us Embassy Tel Aviv, 8 August 2008, released by Wikileaks, 8 September 2011.</ref>
 
::Later in the day the delegation met exclusively with members of Israel's intelligence community, led by Udi Levi, Director of Israel's National Security Council's (NSC) Counterterrorism Finance Bureau. Levi had brought together several analysts from Mossad and IDI that specifically cover counterterrorism finance issues in regard to Iran. Levi announced to the group that thetime was ripe to act against the CBI. The USG, he said, should designate the CBI, but if that were not an option for political or other reasons, the Israeli intelligence community stands ready to assist the USG in taking any other action possible to hinder the CBI in conducting business.<ref name="GlaserMeeting">[http://www.cablegatesearch.net/cable.php?id=08TELAVIV1742 Terrorism Finance: Goi Says Now Is The Time To Act Against The Central Bank Of Iran And Increases Its Financial Isolation Of Gaza], Us Embassy Tel Aviv, 8 August 2008, released by Wikileaks, 8 September 2011.</ref>

Revision as of 13:08, 15 September 2013

Dr. Ehud (Udi) Levi was Director of the Counter Terrorism and Proliferation Finance Bureau of the Office of the Prime Minister, Government of Israel, as of May 2008.[1]

Education

Levi was awarded a Ph.D with Highes Distinction by the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv. His dissertation was entitled "Globalization of Radicalism inside Islam Saudi Arabia, The Muslim Brothers and the Development of International Sunni Islamic Terrorism Network 1962-2001."[2]

Counter-terrorism Bureau

On 14 December 1999, according to a US Government cable, 'Lt Col Udi Levi of the Counter-Terrorism Bureau' briefed US officials on an operation that killed Eiad Batat and Nader Masalmah, the former of whom, Levi claimed was a senior figure in the Hamas military wing.[3]

At a meeting with the US Embassy in Tel Aviv in August 2007, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner of Shurat HaDin claimed to be in contact with 'Udi Levy' at the National Security Council and Uzi Beshaya at the Mossad. The report described both as key Embassy contacts on anti-terrorist finance cooperation.[4]

Toronto Address

On 29 May 2008, Levi gave an address to the Economic Club of Toronto entitled "Radical Islam verses The West: Power Struggles in a time of Economic Warfare."[1]

The Israpundit blog cited a report of the meeting by the National Post, which stated:

Ehud Levi, a former colonel in Israeli military intelligence, told a meeting of the Economic Club of Toronto yesterday Islamic radical groups are pumping billions of dollars a year into economies around the world to wage a conflict with the West.
“But terrorism is only a very small proportion of their strategic plans,” he said.
“The most important thing for radical Islamic groups is to reach their goals using the civilian infrastructure.”
They are building schools and creating mosques and Islamic centres that can then be used to propagate their views.
“Every year radical Islamic groups are sending billions and billions of dollars, from Saudi Arabia and Iran, to build this infrastructure,” he said.[5]

Glaser meeting

Levi was one of a number of Israeli officials who met with US Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Daniel Glaser on 29 July 2008. According, to a US Government cable, Levi, supported by analysts from Mossad and Israeli Defence Intelligence (IDI), called for sanctions against the Central Bank of Iran (CBI):

Later in the day the delegation met exclusively with members of Israel's intelligence community, led by Udi Levi, Director of Israel's National Security Council's (NSC) Counterterrorism Finance Bureau. Levi had brought together several analysts from Mossad and IDI that specifically cover counterterrorism finance issues in regard to Iran. Levi announced to the group that thetime was ripe to act against the CBI. The USG, he said, should designate the CBI, but if that were not an option for political or other reasons, the Israeli intelligence community stands ready to assist the USG in taking any other action possible to hinder the CBI in conducting business.[6]

The meeting also discussed plans for a US-sponsored charity network in Palestine:

During the afternoon intelligence meeting with Udi Levi, Glaser piqued great interest by Levi regarding the establishment of a USG-Private Sector sponsored charity program. Glaser briefed Levi on the program, the American Charities for Palestine (ACP), founded by Dr. Ziad Asali, president of the American Task force on Palestine, and explained that the mission of the organization would be to raise U.S. private funds and disburse them in the Palestinian Territories through USG-vetted programs on-the-ground. He envisioned that the organization would facilitate a legitimate way for donors to send money to the Palestinian Territories and hopefully provide alternatives to Hamas-led programs. Levi expressed strong interest in the program and noted that he was working with the Gulf countries on a similar concept. Levi noted that if the program becomes operational, it could provide an additional mechanism through which Gulf donors could donate money. Glaser agreed to pursue the issue and keep Levi informed of his progress.[6]

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Media Advisory: Israeli P.M Advisor to Address Economic Club of Toronto, The Economic Club of Toronto, 29 May 2008.
  2. Dissertation and Supervisor, Department of Middle Eastern Studies, bar-Ilan University, accessed 15 September 2013.
  3. Israeli Raid Kills Hamas Activists, Us Embassy Tel Aviv, 16 December 1999, released by Wikileaks, 1 September 2011.
  4. Israeli Ngo Sues Terrorists, Ties Up Pa Money, US Embassy Tel Aviv, 30 August 2007, released by Wikileaks, 1 September 2011.
  5. Peter Goodspeed, Israel Director, “banks beat bombs”, National Post, archived at Israpundit, 30 May 2008.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Terrorism Finance: Goi Says Now Is The Time To Act Against The Central Bank Of Iran And Increases Its Financial Isolation Of Gaza, Us Embassy Tel Aviv, 8 August 2008, released by Wikileaks, 8 September 2011.