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Yisrael Galil - Biography

Yisrael Galili (Blashnikov) (1923–March 9, 1995), is best known for inventing the Galil assault rifle. He also helped create the Uzi submachine gun. He was known in the military by the nickname 'Father of the Rifle'.

Early life

Born in Palestine in 1923, Galili served in the British Army in World War II. Following his discharge , he volunteered to work with the Haganah in weapons manufacture

Galili

Together with Ya'akov Lior he invented the Galil assault rifle, which is named for him. In 1973, he received Israel's security prize for this achievement.

See also

  • R4 assault rifle






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