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    Yarden Assraf is a Coordinator of the Israel National Security Policy Program at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS). Born and raised in Haifa, Assraf was active in the scouts movement as a counselor. She later served in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, initially as a liaison officer, focusing on relationships between the army and print media journalists in the Israeli media branch. Subsequently, she assumed the role of a commander in the IDF Spokesperson's training school. Upon completion of her military service, Assraf transitioned into the role of a communications consultant. In the private sector, she worked at Unik Public Image and CRPR Consulting, representing clients from the high-tech sector, Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, as well as nonprofits. In the public sector, Assraf served as a Media Consultant and Social Media Dietary at RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.

    Assraf holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Tel Aviv University and is a student for a master's degree in public policy at the same institution in October 2023.

    Yarden Assraf
    Yarden Assraf
    Israel National Security Policy Program Coordinator
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    Publications

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    INSS Insight
    Military–Society Relations During Operation Rising Lion
    Analysis of the public discourse and public opinion polls conducted in Israel during the 12 days of war with Iran
    30 July, 2025
    INSS Insight
    The Importance of a Communication Strategy—The IDF During Operation Rising Lion
    What can be learned from the strategy adopted by the IDF in the field of public diplomacy during the 12-day campaign against Iran?
    13 July, 2025
    Database
    In Their Death, They Commanded Us to Live: A Memorial Project for the Fallen of the Swords of Iron War
    We invite you to look and learn about the fallen through this annual memorial project—to once again recognize how, in the microcosm of the people’s army, the character of its fallen reflects the society itself.
    28 April, 2025
    INSS Insight
    The Reality That Will Enable the Return of Northern Residents
    Findings and conclusions from a comprehensive field study confirming assumptions about the gap between the military and government echelons and the evacuated northern residents with regards to the situation in the northern arena
    4 March, 2025
    INSS Insight
    Principles of the Conscription Law: Will They Increase the Number of Ultra-Orthodox Recruits?
    On the differences between the principles presented by the Defense Minister Israel Katz and the position of the IDF
    12 February, 2025
    Special Publication
    The “Quagmire” Then and Now: Lessons for Combat in the Gaza Strip and for Decision Making from the IDF’s Presence in Lebanon Until its Withdrawal to the Awali in October 1983
    The similarities between the decision-making processes and the public atmosphere now during the Swords of Iron War and 40 years ago during the stay in Lebanon are many and contain important conclusions and warning lights for decision makers
    23 June, 2024