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Yossi Karadi appointed as head of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate

The veteran IDF officer succeeds Gabi Portnoy, bringing over 30 years of cybersecurity and communications expertise.

The "Cyberdome IX" exercise, which took place over two weeks in the United States, December 2024. Credit: IDF.
The “Cyberdome IX” exercise, which took place over two weeks in the United States, December 2024. Credit: IDF.

The Israeli cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recommendation to appoint Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Karadi as the new director of the Israel National Cyber Directorate, the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Sunday.

He succeeds Gabi Portnoy, who has served in the role since early 2022.

Cyber Week
Gaby Portnoy, director general of the Israel National Cyber Directorate at the annual Cyber Week conference, at Tel Aviv University, June 27, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.

Karadi, aged 49, has over three decades of experience in the Israel Defense Forces. Most recently, he led the C4I Corps as Chief Signals Officer from 2021 to 2024, where he oversaw communication systems and cyber defense operations.

The INCD is responsible for safeguarding the country’s civilian digital infrastructure and essential cyber systems. Karadi’s extensive background in military cyber strategy positions him to address Israel’s evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Joshua Marks is a news editor on the Jerusalem desk at JNS.org, where he covers Jewish affairs, the Middle East and global news.
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