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Yaakov Katz is the military correspondent and defense analyst for The Jerusalem Post and the Israel correspondent for Jane’s Defence Weekly, the international military magazine.

His first book, Israel vs. Iran – The Shadow War was published in Israel in March 2011 and was a national bestseller. It will be published in the US by the fall.

Katz led the Post’s coverage of the recent IDF wars and operations including the Second Lebanon War against Hezbollah in 2006 and Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip in 2009.

Originally from Chicago, Katz moved to Israel in 1993 and served in the IDF Armored Corps. He lectures widely in the US and Israel on military affairs, lives in Jerusalem with his wife and three daughters and has a law degree from Bar-Ilan University.

Recent articles by: Yaakov Katz

Israel to revamp intel-gathering process in Sinai Question of who's responsible for intel on terrorists rages within intelligence community; gov't expected to rule in coming weeks. By YAAKOV KATZ

Analysis: An intelligence black hole Unlike Gaza where threats can be tracked, Sinai groups come from different clans, towns, ideological streams. By YAAKOV KATZ

Israel considers more Egyptian troops in Sinai Netanyahu: Israel can only rely on itself; security officials: at least six of those killed in attack wore explosive vests. By YAAKOV KATZ AND HERB KEINON

The Sinai attack: Blow by blow Vague tip arrived in Israel weekend before attack, but it was enough to spur IDF into action, preparing forces. By YAAKOV KATZ

Envoy Oren retracts tweet tying Iran, Sinai attack Ambassador to US deletes quote linking Iran to border attack; defense officials blame 'global jihad groups' unconnected to Iran. By YAAKOV KATZ

PM at Kerem Shalom: Israel can only rely on itself Netanyahu expresses condolences for slain Egyptian soldiers; Defense Minister Barak says attacks should be "wake-up call" for Egypt; Liberman says Egypt knows what to do without Israel's advice. By HERB KEINON, YAAKOV KATZ AND JPOST.COM STAFF

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