Ze'ev Schiff

Early Life and Education

Ze'ev Schiff was born on July 1, 1932, in Lille, France. He moved to Mandatory Palestine with his family in 1935, where he would eventually grow up and begin his career as a journalist.

Schiff studied Middle Eastern affairs and military history at Tel Aviv University, developing the extensive knowledge that would serve him well in his future endeavors.

Career

Schiff began working for the daily Haaretz in 1955, initially as an intelligence officer in the Israeli army. He was appointed as their military correspondent in 1960, a position he held until his death in 2007, spanning over 50 years.

As a military correspondent, Schiff covered numerous conflicts and events, including:

* The Six-Day War
* The Yom Kippur War
* The Lebanon War
* The Intifada

He also served as a correspondent in various international locations, such as:
* Vietnam
* The former Soviet Union
* Cyprus
* Ethiopia

Schiff's work was not limited to Haaretz; he was also a permanent guest author for numerous international newspapers.

Writing and Legacy

In addition to his work as a military correspondent, Schiff wrote several books on military history and Israeli affairs. Some of his notable works include:

* The Lebanese War (co-authored with Ehud Ya'ari)
* The Intifada of Israel (co-authored with Ehud Ya'ari)
* A History of the Israeli Army: 1874 to the present

Schiff's sharp criticism of various Israeli military actions earned him respect worldwide as a military publicist.

Personal Life and Death

Ze'ev Schiff passed away on June 19, 2007, in Tel Aviv.