Yoaz Hendel

Yoaz Hendel
Ministerial roles
2020Minister of Communications
2021–2022Minister of Communications
Faction represented in the Knesset
2019–2020Blue and White
2020–2021Derekh Eretz
2021New Hope
Personal details
Born (1975-05-22) 22 May 1975
Petah Tikva, Israel

Yoaz Hendel (Hebrew: יועז הנדל; born 22 May 1975) is an Israeli politician and public figure who served as Minister of Communications and as a member of the Knesset. He is also a author, publicist, public activist, businessman, and a battalion commander in the reserves. Additionally, he is the founder and chairman of the Miluimnikim ("Reservists") Movement. Hendel holds a doctorate in history and previously served as a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Bar-Ilan University. Before entering politics, he worked in the defense establishment, was a journalist and columnist, hosted radio and television programs, and served as head of the Institute for Zionist Strategies.