Mordechai "Motta" Gur was an Israeli politician and the 10th Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. During the Six-Day War, he commanded the brigade that penetrated the Old City of Jerusalem and broadcast the famous words, "The Temple Mount... Wikipedia
Born: May 6, 1930, Jerusalem
Died: July 16, 1995 (age 65 years), Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Books: The Battle for Jerusalem and Azeet, paratrooper dog
Awards: Medal of Courage
Party: Israeli Labor Party
Education: Harvard University and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
1988–1990: Minister without Portfolio