Dov Weissglas — Person

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Dov Weissglas was born in Tel Aviv to an affluent family and grew up in Ramat Gan. He graduated with an LLB degree, interned at the Tel Aviv District Court, and obtained his law license in 1971. He began his legal career at the Tel Aviv firm Moritz & Margolis, becoming a partner in 1978, and in 1984 acquired the firm along with Amir Almagor, serving as a senior partner thereafter. As an Israeli lawyer and businessman, Weissglas played a significant role in the Middle East peace process, particularly during Ariel Sharon's tenure as Prime Minister, where he served as Chief of Staff and key negotiator on issues including settlement policy with the U.S. Bush administration. His involvement extended to high-level diplomatic engagements following events like the 2006 Hamas election victory in Gaza.

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Elliott Abrams

collaborated

In 2003-2005, Abrams and Stephen Hadley negotiated a secret understanding with Sharon's chief of staff Dov Weissglas allowing continued Israeli settlement construction within existing settlements based on 'natural growth.' In 2005, when Sharon prepared the Gaza withdrawal, Abrams reportedly negotiated a verbal understanding with Weissglas permitting new construction in key settlement blocs expected to be retained — this understanding was not disclosed to the Palestinians. The Washington Post reported on the 'secret agreement' in April 2008.

Since 2003

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Collaborated: Elliott Abrams → Dov Weissglas

In 2003-2005, Abrams and Stephen Hadley negotiated a secret understanding with Sharon's chief of staff Dov Weissglas allowing continued Israeli settlement construction within existing settlements based on 'natural growth.' In 2005, when Sharon prepared the Gaza withdrawal, Abrams reportedly negotiated a verbal understanding with Weissglas permitting new construction in key settlement blocs expected to be retained — this understanding was not disclosed to the Palestinians. The Washington Post reported on the 'secret agreement' in April 2008.

1/1/2003

Appointed Chief of Staff at Prime Minister's Office (Israel)

Served under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon; involved in Middle East peace process including Gaza disengagement

1/1/2001

Became Senior Partner at Moritz & Margolis

Acquired the firm with Amir Almagor, becoming senior partner

1/1/1984

Acquired Moritz & Margolis law firm

Acquired the firm along with Amir Almagor

1/1/1984

Became Partner at Moritz & Margolis

Became partner at the firm

1/1/1978

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