Yaakov Katz
In 2012-2013 he was a fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University and was a faculty member at Harvard's Extension School where he taught an advanced course in journalism.
It's time Israel recognizes Arab sector homicides as a national crisis - opinion
Western leaders must back Iranian protesters, push to oust battered Islamic regime - opinion
Israel needs reckoning and renewal - its leaders must finally accept accountability - opinion
Israel's opposition must unite to defeat Netanyahu, restore responsibility in politics – opinion
A divided opposition risks repeating past failures; uniting the parties is the only path to replacing the current government.
Israel’s media has not learned the lessons of the October 7 massacre - opinion
Israel’s media continues to repeat IDF claims without scrutiny, and after the October 7 massacre, that failure is dangerous.
The 'deep state' is not blocking Israel's leaders, they just refuse to govern - opinion
The so-called "deep state" is currently ruling Israeli politics, but it's little more than a farce excuse designed by Israel's leaders.
Afraid of accountability, Israel’s government goes after its own generals - opinion
What Katz did to Zamir this week is not about professionalism, governance, or oversight. It is about keeping the spotlight on the IDF and away from the government.
Israel's silence over US' F-35 deal with Saudi Arabia is strategy, not indifference - opinion
Jerusalem understands that everything announced this week is an inevitable part of the trajectory toward a US-brokered Saudi normalization deal. Israel is ready to bear the cost.
Next elections, Israel's politics of boycott against Netanyahu must end - opinion
Donald Trump sent a signed letter to President Herzog asking for a pardon for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Can Herzog pardon Netanyahu, and more importantly, can lawmakers work with him?
From battle to Knesset: Israel’s reservists act as true leaders - opinion
Amichai’s story is the story of an entire generation of Israelis stepping forward and sacrificing for the country. Should they be the ones who lead Israel's future?
Even with Gaza ceasefire in place, Hamas may still be winning the war - opinion
Hamas is far from gone from Gaza, little progress has been made on 19 out of Trump's 20 points in his plan and not all of the hostages' remains have been returned. Is Hamas winning?
The United States is 'Bibi-sitting' Israel from up close like never before - opinion
As Israel faces a new phase of post-war recovery, the US is playing a more active role in overseeing the ceasefire and shaping its future. Is Israel’s self-reliance now a thing of the past?
'While Israel Slept': A look at the leadup to the Oct 7. massacre - excerpt
An excerpt from the new book by Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot about the lead-up to the October 7 massacre.