Yoaz Hendel

Yoaz Hendel (Hebrew: יועז הנדל‎‎; born May 22, 1975) is an Israeli military historian and journalist serving as the chairman of the Institute for Zionist Strategies (IZS) since May 2012. He formerly served as Director of Communications and Public Diplomacy for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and was a lecturer at Bar-Ilan University, where he taught courses on terror and guerrilla warfare.

Yoaz Hendel was born in Petah Tikva and grew up in the religious settlement of Elkana. At age 18, he began his military service in the Israel Defense Forces, joining the elite Shayetet 13 naval commando unit, where he served as a combat officer. He was discharged from the IDF after six years and remained active for several additional years in the Israeli security system and Prime Minister’s Office. During his time in the IDF, Hendel fought in the 2006 Lebanon War and the 2008/09 Gaza War (also known as Operation Cast Lead). He holds the rank of major in the Reserves where he serves each year.

Hendel is married to Shiri, has four children, and lives in Nes Harim.

Hendel studied history at Tel Aviv University where he achieved his PhD. His thesis was entitled: "Intelligence techniques in the Ancient World - from the Hasmonean Revolt to the Bar Kochba Revolt." He served as a research fellow at the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University and at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar Ilan University, and published several studies focusing on Israeli intelligence, the Second Lebanon War and guerrilla warfare tactics. From 2009 to 2011 he lectured on terrorism and guerrilla warfare at Bar-Ilan University's Political Science Department.

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