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Uri Saguy is a retired Israeli Major General who served as head of the Israel Defense Forces' Military Intelligence Directorate (Aman) from March 1991 to 1998. He built a career defending the Golan Heights with Israel's infantry, gaining deep knowledge of Syria that made him a key figure in military assessments of regional threats. In 1992, as Aman chief, he was highlighted in intelligence circles for his role in Israel's military intelligence operations and was described as having a tough stance on territorial issues like the Golan Heights while possessing intimate insights into Syrian leadership. Post-retirement, he has been associated with defense-related activities, including serving as CEO of defense firms like Elbit Systems and appearances in documentaries such as 'Israel 50: The Spy Machine'.