Tal Politis
Tal Politis | |
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 Tal Politis | |
| Native name | טל פוליטיס |
| Born | Tal Politis November 22, 1976 Neve Dekalim, Gush Katif |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
Branch |  Israel Defense Forces |
Service years | 1995–present |
Rank | Aluf (general) |
| Commands |
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Conflicts | |
| Awards | Chief of Staff Citation |
| Education | University of Haifa |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 4 |
Tal Politis (Hebrew: טל פוליטיס; born November 22, 1976) is an IDF officer with the rank of Aluf (General).[1]
In June 2026 Politis was named as the next IDF attache to the United States of America.[2]
Early life
Politis grew up in Neve Dekalim in Gush Katif. He is the son of Colonel Shlomo Politis, who served as the Legal Advisor for the Judea and Samaria Area.
In 1994, at about the age of 17, he won the International Bible Contest for Jewish Youth.[1]
Military career
Politis enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in March 1995. He was later appointed commander of the missile ship INS Kidon, which he commanded between 2004 and 2005. He served as a deputy commander of the Golani Brigade’s Reconnaissance Battalion during the Second Lebanon War.[3] Between 2007 and 2011, Politis served as a commander in Shayetet 13, and eventually appointed as its deputy commander in 2014, where he served the position until 2016.
On August 1, 2021, he was promoted to the rank of Tat Aluf (Brigadier General) and appointed commander of the Haifa naval base.[1]
In September 2023 he was appointed chief of staff of the Israeli Navy,[4] and he concluded his tenure in October 2024 after leading the division during the Swords of Iron War.
In June 2026, it was decided to appoint him as the IDF attaché in the United States and to promote him to the rank of Aluf.[5]
Education
Politis completed two degrees at the University of Haifa during his service: an undergraduate degree (B.A.) in Political Science and a graduate degree in Social Sciences.
Personal life
Politis is married and a father of four, residing in the community settlement of Nehusha.
He is an amateur runner and has, among other things, participated in several marathon races.
References
- 1 2 3 פינקלר, קובי (2026-06-04). "חתן התנ"ך לשעבר, טל פוליטיס, יועלה לדרגת תת-אלוף". ערוץ 7 (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2026-06-04.
- ↑ Kimon, Elisha Ben (2026-06-04). "Col. Tal Politis appointed as IDF attaché in Washington, Col. Barak Hiram to head operations division". Ynetglobal. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Yossi Yehoshua, "If the legal issue comes up, you're probably not in mortal danger," Yedioth Ahronoth, Independence Day Supplement, April 14, 2021, page 10
- ↑ "תא"ל טל פוליטיס נכנס לתפקיד ראש מטה זרוע הים". www.idf.il. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
- ↑ Kimon, Elisha Ben (2026-06-04). "Col. Tal Politis appointed as IDF attaché in Washington, Col. Barak Hiram to head operations division". Ynetglobal. Retrieved 2026-06-04.