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In December 2020, Eshed claimed in an interview with Israeli national newspaper ''[[Yedioth Ahronoth|Yediot Aharonot]]'' that the [[Federal government of the United States|United States government]] had been in contact with [[Extraterrestrial life|extraterrestrial]] life for years and had signed secret agreements with a "Galactic Federation" in order to do experiments on Earth, and that there is a joint base underground on Mars where they collaborate with American astronauts.<ref>{{cite web|title="העב"מים ביקשו לא לפרסם שהם כאן, האנושות עדיין לא מוכנה"|url=http://www.yediot.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5854241,00.html|access-date=2020-12-10|website=www.yediot.co.il}}</ref> He also stated that US president [[Donald Trump]] was aware of this and was "on the verge" of informing everyone of their existence, but was stopped by the "Galactic Federation", who wished to prevent [[mass hysteria]].<ref>{{cite web|title="Aliens Exist," Says Former Israeli Space Chief; Alleges Contact Between Extraterrestrials and US President Donald Trump |url=https://weather.com/en-IN/india/space/news/2020-12-09-aliens-exist-says-former-israeli-space-chief|access-date=2020-12-09|website=The Weather Channel|language=en-IN}}</ref>
In December 2020, Eshed claimed in an interview with Israeli national newspaper ''[[Yedioth Ahronoth|Yediot Aharonot]]'' that the [[Federal government of the United States|United States government]] had been in contact with [[Extraterrestrial life|extraterrestrial]] life for years and had signed secret agreements with a "Galactic Federation" in order to do experiments on Earth, and that there is a joint base underground on Mars where they collaborate with American astronauts.<ref>{{cite web|title="העב"מים ביקשו לא לפרסם שהם כאן, האנושות עדיין לא מוכנה"|url=http://www.yediot.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5854241,00.html|access-date=2020-12-10|website=www.yediot.co.il}}</ref> He also stated that US president [[Donald Trump]] was aware of this and was "on the verge" of informing everyone of their existence, but was stopped by the "Galactic Federation", who wished to prevent [[mass hysteria]].<ref>{{cite web|title="Aliens Exist," Says Former Israeli Space Chief; Alleges Contact Between Extraterrestrials and US President Donald Trump |url=https://weather.com/en-IN/india/space/news/2020-12-09-aliens-exist-says-former-israeli-space-chief|access-date=2020-12-09|website=The Weather Channel|language=en-IN}}</ref>


The interview in [[Hebrew]] gained traction after parts were published in English by ''[[The Jerusalem Post]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Israeli space security chief says aliens exist, humanity not ready|url=https://www.jpost.com/omg/former-israeli-space-security-chief-says-aliens-exist-humanity-not-ready-651405|access-date=2020-12-10|website=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|language=en-US}}</ref> [[NASA]] stated that it has yet to find signs of extraterrestrial life. [[Unidentified flying object|UFO]] investigator [[Nick Pope (journalist)|Nick Pope]] told NBC News "Either this is some sort of practical joke or publicity stunt to help sell his book, perhaps with something having been lost in translation, or someone in the know is breaking ranks".<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Israeli space chief says aliens exist, and Trump knows about it|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weird-news/former-israeli-space-security-chief-says-extraterrestrials-exist-trump-knows-n1250333|access-date=2020-12-10|website=NBC News|language=en}}</ref> The book is ''The Universe Beyond the Horizon: Conversations with Professor Haim Eshed'' written by author [[Hagar Yanai]], published in November 2020. There he describes how aliens have prevented nuclear disasters, averting an unspecified atomic disaster at Cuba’s Bay of Pigs.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thaidigsmann|first=Michael|date=2020-12-08|title="Außerirdische bereits in Kontakt mit Erde"|url=https://www.juedische-allgemeine.de/israel/israelischer-experte-ausserirdische-bereits-in-kontakt-mit-erde/|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Jüdische Allgemeine|language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Forget Trump and Bibi. You'd much rather read about the alien Galactic Federation|url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-forget-trump-and-bibi-you-d-much-rather-read-about-the-galactic-federation-1.9363720|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-12|website=[[Haaretz]].com|language=en}}</ref>
The interview in [[Hebrew]] gained traction after parts were published in English by ''[[The Jerusalem Post]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Israeli space security chief says aliens exist, humanity not ready|url=https://www.jpost.com/omg/former-israeli-space-security-chief-says-aliens-exist-humanity-not-ready-651405|access-date=2020-12-10|website=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|language=en-US}}</ref> Following the story, [[NBC News]] reported "The White House and Israeli officials did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment. Sue Gough, a spokesperson for the Pentagon, declined to comment." [[NASA]] did respond, stating that it has yet to find signs of extraterrestrial life. [[Unidentified flying object|UFO]] investigator [[Nick Pope (journalist)|Nick Pope]] told NBC News "Either this is some sort of practical joke or publicity stunt to help sell his book, perhaps with something having been lost in translation, or someone in the know is breaking ranks".<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Israeli space chief says aliens exist, and Trump knows about it|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weird-news/former-israeli-space-security-chief-says-extraterrestrials-exist-trump-knows-n1250333|access-date=2020-12-10|website=NBC News|language=en}}</ref> The book is ''The Universe Beyond the Horizon: Conversations with Professor Haim Eshed'' written by author [[Hagar Yanai]], published in November 2020. There he describes how aliens have prevented nuclear disasters, averting an unspecified atomic disaster at Cuba’s Bay of Pigs.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thaidigsmann|first=Michael|date=2020-12-08|title="Außerirdische bereits in Kontakt mit Erde"|url=https://www.juedische-allgemeine.de/israel/israelischer-experte-ausserirdische-bereits-in-kontakt-mit-erde/|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Jüdische Allgemeine|language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Forget Trump and Bibi. You'd much rather read about the alien Galactic Federation|url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-forget-trump-and-bibi-you-d-much-rather-read-about-the-galactic-federation-1.9363720|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-12|website=[[Haaretz]].com|language=en}}</ref>


According to [[Isaac Ben-Israel]], current chairman of the [[Israel Space Agency]], Eshed went "too far" with his claims, but "his seriousness shouldn’t be questioned and his standing as a leader in his field remains intact".<ref>{{cite web|last=Jeffay|first=Nathan|title=Israeli space chief says aliens may well exist, but they haven’t met humans|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-space-chief-says-aliens-may-well-exist-but-they-havent-met-humans/|access-date=2020-12-10|website=www.timesofisrael.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
According to [[Isaac Ben-Israel]], current chairman of the [[Israel Space Agency]], Eshed went "too far" with his claims, but "his seriousness shouldn’t be questioned and his standing as a leader in his field remains intact".<ref>{{cite web|last=Jeffay|first=Nathan|title=Israeli space chief says aliens may well exist, but they haven’t met humans|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-space-chief-says-aliens-may-well-exist-but-they-havent-met-humans/|access-date=2020-12-10|website=www.timesofisrael.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

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Haim Eshed
Haim Eshed in January 2008 at the Fisher Institute for Air and Space Strategic Studies
Born1933
NationalityIsraeli
Alma materTechnion – Israel Institute of Technology
Occupations
  • Professor of aeronautical engineering
  • Military officer
  • Civil servant
Organizations
AwardsIsrael Defense Prize (3)
Chief of Staff Citation
Military career
Allegiance Israel
Service/branch Military Intelligence Directorate
Rank brigadier general

Haim Eshed (Hebrew: חיים אשד; born 1933)[1] is a retired brigadier general in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and former director of space programs for the Israel Ministry of Defense for nearly 30 years. Eshed helped launch spy satellites which he said would help provide high-quality surveillance of Iran.[2][3][4][5] He was also an officer in the Israeli Military Intelligence.

In 1967 Eshed was awarded the Chief of Staff Citation, the highest non-combat decoration awarded by the IDF. Throughout his career he also received the Israel Defense Prize - the highest civilian defense honor of the State of Israel - three times, but the reasons remain classified.

Eshed served at the highly secretive Unit 81, which provided technological solutions to the IDF's Military Intelligence Directorate.

Career

He holds a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from the Technion, a master's degree and a doctorate in aeronautical engineering.[6]

In 1979, as a colonel in Israel's Military Intelligence Directorate, Eshed proposed the establishment of an independent satellite capability in order to collect intelligence from the Sinai after the withdrawal of Egyptian forces.[7]

He was space director during the 2007 launch of the spy satellite Ofek-7, which he said would help with "the Iranian issue".[8]

When he retired in 2011, he was described in Israeli media as "the father of Israel's satellite programme".

Extra-terrestrial claims

In December 2020, Eshed claimed in an interview with Israeli national newspaper Yediot Aharonot that the United States government had been in contact with extraterrestrial life for years and had signed secret agreements with a "Galactic Federation" in order to do experiments on Earth, and that there is a joint base underground on Mars where they collaborate with American astronauts.[9] He also stated that US president Donald Trump was aware of this and was "on the verge" of informing everyone of their existence, but was stopped by the "Galactic Federation", who wished to prevent mass hysteria.[10]

The interview in Hebrew gained traction after parts were published in English by The Jerusalem Post.[11] Following the story, NBC News reported "The White House and Israeli officials did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment. Sue Gough, a spokesperson for the Pentagon, declined to comment." NASA did respond, stating that it has yet to find signs of extraterrestrial life. UFO investigator Nick Pope told NBC News "Either this is some sort of practical joke or publicity stunt to help sell his book, perhaps with something having been lost in translation, or someone in the know is breaking ranks".[12] The book is The Universe Beyond the Horizon: Conversations with Professor Haim Eshed written by author Hagar Yanai, published in November 2020. There he describes how aliens have prevented nuclear disasters, averting an unspecified atomic disaster at Cuba’s Bay of Pigs.[13][14]

According to Isaac Ben-Israel, current chairman of the Israel Space Agency, Eshed went "too far" with his claims, but "his seriousness shouldn’t be questioned and his standing as a leader in his field remains intact".[15]

References

  1. ^ "Former Israeli space security chief says aliens exist, humanity not ready". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "Aliens exist and Trump knows this but won't say anything in case we panic, claims Israeli scientist". The Independent. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  3. ^ "Aliens exist and Trump almost let it slip, says Israeli professor and former space official". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  4. ^ Mann, Hugh (2020-12-08). "There Is No Secret Underground Base on Mars". Slate Magazine. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  5. ^ Suliman, Adela; Goldman, Paul (December 8, 2020). "Former Israeli space security chief says extraterrestrials exist, and Trump knows about it". NBC News. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. ^ https://meaww.com/haim-eshed-ex-space-security-chief-boss-israel-aliens-exist-galactic-federation-contact-touch-us
  7. ^ Katz, Yaakov; Hendel, Yoaz (2012). Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow of War (1st ed.). Dulles, Virginia: Potomac Books. ISBN 978-1-59797-886-6. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  8. ^ Williams, Dan (June 10, 2007). "Eyes on Iran, Israel launches new spy satellite". Reuters. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  9. ^ ""העב"מים ביקשו לא לפרסם שהם כאן, האנושות עדיין לא מוכנה"". www.yediot.co.il. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
  10. ^ ""Aliens Exist," Says Former Israeli Space Chief; Alleges Contact Between Extraterrestrials and US President Donald Trump". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  11. ^ "Former Israeli space security chief says aliens exist, humanity not ready". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
  12. ^ "Former Israeli space chief says aliens exist, and Trump knows about it". NBC News. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
  13. ^ Thaidigsmann, Michael (2020-12-08). ""Außerirdische bereits in Kontakt mit Erde"". Jüdische Allgemeine (in German). Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  14. ^ "Forget Trump and Bibi. You'd much rather read about the alien Galactic Federation". Haaretz.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ Jeffay, Nathan. "Israeli space chief says aliens may well exist, but they haven't met humans". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
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