Education
He graduated from the Gymnasia Rehavia high school in Jerusalem in 1975, joined the Israeli Defense Forces and was released from service in 1979 with the rank of lieutenant.
He graduated from the Gymnasia Rehavia high school in Jerusalem in 1975, joined the Israeli Defense Forces and was released from service in 1979 with the rank of lieutenant.
Dagan was born in Israel in 1957. In 1984 Dagan received a Bachelor"s degree in Middle East history and political science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Dagan joined Israel"s foreign service in 1985.
His postings abroad included political officer at the Embassy of Israel in Cairo (1986–1988).
Consul for the Mid-West region at the Consulate-General of Israel in Chicago (1988–1990). And, minister-counselor for Middle East affairs at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, District of Columbia (1998–2003).
At the Foreign Ministry’s headquarters in Jerusalem, Dagan held various positions in the Policy Research Center.
Prior to his assignment in Washington, District of Columbia he was director of the Syrian and Lebanese Affairs Department. He also served in the Western European Division and in the Press Department.