Yoaz Hendel is an Israeli politician and public figure who served as Minister of Communications and as a member of the Knesset. He is also an author, publicist, public activist, businessman, and a battalion commander in the reserves. Additionally, he is the founder and chairman of the Miluimnikim ("Reservists") Movement and is the founder of The Reservists, a party of the same name. Hendel holds a doctorate in history and previously served as a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Bar-Ilan University. Before entering politics, he worked in the defense establishment, was a journalist and columnist, hosted radio and television programs, and served as head of the Institute for Zionist Strategies.