Brigadier General (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser is the former head of the Research Division at the Israel Defense Forces’ Intelligence Corps, as well as the Director General of the Ministry of Strategic Affairs. During his military service, he served among other positions as the Central Command’s Intelligence Officer and as the Intelligence Attaché to the United States. He also participated in the Yom Kippur War and the First Lebanon War.
Since his release from service, he has published multiple articles covering intelligence and military affairs. Yossi was among the founders of Havatazlot, the Intelligence Corps’ flagship program.
Married to Zionit Patael-Kuperwasser, released as Lieutenant General after having served as an intelligence officer, as well as at the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories unit.
Academic qualifications: M.A. in Economics, B.A in Arabic Language and Literature