In 1986, Tzahor was in charge of Mossad's operation to abduct Mordechai Vanunu from London.
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However, he recovered, and six years later, he was awarded the Medal of Valor.
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Giora Weiss-Tzahor (27 October 1941 – 16 July 2012) was an Israeli war hero and Mossad officer, most notable for having headed Israel's efforts to capture Mordechai Vanunu.