Harel is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

Surname

* Alon Harel (1957-), Israeli law professor *

Dan Harel Aluf Dan Harel ( he, דן הראל; born 1955) is a retired general in the Israel Defense Forces and a former Deputy Chief of the General Staff. Harel served as the Director General of the Ministry of Defense from 2013 to 2016. Biography Born in ...

(1955-), general in the Israeli Defense Force *

David Harel David Harel ( he, דוד הראל; born 12 April 1950) is a computer scientist, currently serving as President of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. He has been on the faculty of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel since 1980, ...

(1950-), computer sciences professor * Eden Harel (1976-), Israeli actress and TV host *

Idit Harel Caperton Idit R. Harel (born Idit Ron; September 18, 1958) is an Israeli-American entrepreneur and CEO of Globaloria. She is a learning sciences researcher and pioneer of Constructionist learning-based EdTech interventions. Overview Harel researches and ...

(1957-), Israeli psychologist and epistemologist *

Isser Harel Isser Harel ( he, איסר הראל, 1912 – 18 February 2003) was spymaster of the intelligence and the security services of Israel and the Director of the Mossad (1952–1963). In his capacity as Mossad director he oversaw the capture and co ...

(1912-2003), Israeli spymaster *

Louise Harel Louise Harel (born April 22, 1946) is a Quebec politician. In 2005 she served as interim leader of the Parti Québécois following the resignation of Bernard Landry. She was also interim leader of the opposition in the National Assembly of Que ...

(1946-), Canadian politician *

Philippe Harel Philippe Harel (born 22 December 1956) is a French film director, actor and screenwriter. Selected filmography *'' The Story of a Boy Who Wanted to Be Kissed'' (1994) * ''Une visite'' (1996) (Short) * ''Les randonneurs'' (1997) * '' La femme d� ...

(1956-), French film director, actor and screenwriter *

Rachel (Roos-Hertz) Harel Rachel "Didi" Harel (née Roos; 13 April 1923, Rotterdam, the Netherlands – 16 November 1989, Herzliya, Israel), was a member of the Dutch Resistance against the Nazis during World War II, and was awarded the American Medal of Freedom and th ...

, member of the Dutch Resistance * Yitzhak Harel (1957-), general in the Israeli Defense Force *

Yossi Harel Yossi Harel ( he, יוסי הראל; January 4, 1918 – April 26, 2008) was the commander of the operation and a leading member of the Israeli intelligence community. Biography Yossi Hamburger (later Harel) and his twin brother Natan were b ...

(1918-2008), Israeli captain, member of the Israel intelligence community

Given name

* Harel Levy (born 1978), Israeli professional tennis player * Harel Locker, Israeli lawyer and civil servant * Harel Moyal (born 1981), Israeli singer, songwriter and stage actor * Harel Skaat (born 1981), Israeli singer * Harel Srugo, Israeli tennis player

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