(Jerusalem Post) Avi Dichter - Facing a multitude of terror threats over the past decades, Israel has initiated and supported the development and implementation of state-of-the-art homeland security solutions. Israeli companies are involved in security projects worldwide, as prime contractors or partners. Israeli security services and technologies are involved in securing major sports, entertainment, and mega-public events worldwide, including the Olympic Games in Atlanta and Athens. Israeli security systems protect the Vatican and the Eiffel Tower, as well as JFK airport in New York City, Heathrow in London, and Changi in Singapore. On November 9-12, 2014, Israel will host the 3rd International Conference for Homeland Security. The writer is former director of the Israel Security Agency, former Minister of Public Security, and former Minister of Home Front Defense.
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