Brigadier General Tzuker is the former Deputy Director General of the Directorate of Production and Procurement in the Ministry of Defense, Israel.During his military career he served as Commander of the Gaza Division, Commander of the Lebanon Divis…

Brigadier General Tzuker is the former Deputy Director General of the Directorate of Production and Procurement in the Ministry of Defense, Israel.

During his military career he served as Commander of the Gaza Division, Commander of the Lebanon Division, and Commander of Judea & Samaria Division.

He also served as the IDF Attaché to Germany.

Tzuker serves as Chairman of the Board and CEO of two industrial companies.

He is a lecturer at Bar Ilan University and a strategic consultant.

Tzuker is a member of the New State Solution working group.

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Israel must restore its deterrence against Hezbollah
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Israel must restore its deterrence against Hezbollah
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Israel must consider Hezbollah’s response to an Iran strike
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Israel must consider Hezbollah’s response to an Iran strike
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The question of how one measures the military strength and the deterring power of a country is up for debate. Are…

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Israel can no longer ignore Hezbollah’s force build-up
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Israel can no longer ignore Hezbollah’s force build-up
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The question of how one measures the military strength and the deterring power of a country is up for debate. Are…

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A professional military is not the solution for Israel
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A professional military is not the solution for Israel
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The question of how one measures the military strength and the deterring power of a country is up for debate. Are…

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The defense establishment’s budget accountability problem
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The defense establishment’s budget accountability problem
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PODCAST: GAZA: IS THERE A MILITARY SOLUTION?
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PODCAST: GAZA: IS THERE A MILITARY SOLUTION?
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DETERRENCE IS ONLY AS STRONG AS THE FORCE YOU ARE WILLING TO USE
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DETERRENCE IS ONLY AS STRONG AS THE FORCE YOU ARE WILLING TO USE
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The question of how one measures the military strength and the deterring power of a country is up for debate. Are…

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VIDEO: Shumel Tzuker Speaks to the I-SAP Tour (2019)
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VIDEO: Shumel Tzuker Speaks to the I-SAP Tour (2019)
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PODCAST: An Interview Of Brigadier General Shmuel Tzuker (Ret.)
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PODCAST: An Interview Of Brigadier General Shmuel Tzuker (Ret.)
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MirYam's podcasts are uploaded for your listening pleasure and convenience. Taking the form of speeches…

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Reimagining Gaza while recognizing reality
Shmuel Tzuker
Reimagining Gaza while recognizing reality
Shmuel Tzuker

NSS Working Group member contribution.

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A plan neglecting Gaza is no plan at all
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A plan neglecting Gaza is no plan at all
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Make no mistake, the Gaza Strip constitutes a ticking time bomb for Israel and despite the violence gripping the border, it is also an opportunity for the region.

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Three perennial challenges we must overcome
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Three perennial challenges we must overcome
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After celebrations of Israel's 70th birthday, our country faces significant challenges at home. Some are new, some are old, all are in urgent need of a leadership ready to bring solutions.

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