Yaakov Katz
Yaakov Katz is an Israeli journalist and author, currently serving as the editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post, a position he has held since 2016. He was born in Chicago and moved to Israel at the age of 18. Katz has a deep background in military and defense reporting, having covered numerous conflicts and security issues throughout his career.
Before his tenure at The Jerusalem Post, Katz worked as a military reporter and defense analyst for several Israeli publications. He has also been a lecturer on military affairs and has provided expert commentary for various international media outlets. His insights into Israeli military strategy and the broader geopolitical landscape of the Middle East are highly regarded.
Katz is also a published author with several books to his name, including 'The Weapon Wizards: How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower,' which he co-authored with Amir Bohbot. The book explores Israel's transformation into a world leader in military technology, detailing the innovations and the minds behind them. His work not only illuminates the technical aspects of this evolution but also delves into the strategic thinking that has propelled Israel to the forefront of global defense technology.