Sam Katz
Sam Katz was born in 1963, and joined the Israel Defense Forces in 1981. He volunteered for naval duty, and qualified for service in a combat posting. He served in a dual capacity in the HEYL HAYAM during the conflict in Lebanon in 1982. He is the author of articles in Hebrew publications on military matters, and the co-author of several books on the IDF and related Middle Eastern topics. His particular interest lies in the development of IDF elite and counter-terrorist units. Sam is recognized worldwide as an expert on this subject. He is married, and lives in New York.