David Meidan

David Meidan (born 1955[citation needed]) is a former Mossad official, serving as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coordinator on the issue of POWs and MIAs.

In 2006 he became head of the Mossad's "Tevel" division, the branch responsible for External Relations with peer organizations around the world.

[citation needed] In his capacity he was involved in activities related to Gilad Shalit, who was captured by Hamas in June 2006.

[citation needed] In April 2011, Meidan was appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as successor to Hagai Hadas as his representative in the negotiations to release Gilad Shalit, and was a key member of the Israeli delegation who worked with government officials in Egypt outlining the deal for Shalit's release.

[citation needed] In November 2011, he was appointed coordinator on behalf of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the issue of POWs and MIAs.

Gilad Shalit returning home, with David Meidan standing behind.