Yael Dayan, born on February 12, 1939, in Nahalal, Israel, is an Israeli author, former military officer, and politician. The daughter of Moshe Dayan, she served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Yael Dayan was a member of the Knesset from 1992 to 2003, representing the Alignment and later the Labor Party. Apart from her political career, she is a renowned author with works like “Death Had Two Sons” and “Israel Journal: June 1967,” addressing social and political issues. Yael Dayan is an advocate for women’s rights and social justice, contributing to the complexity of Israeli society through her diverse pursuits.

Yael Dayan Quotes

1. “As an Israeli, I have come to understand: there is no way to love Israel and reject a two-state peace, no way to love Israel and reject Palestine.”
— Yael Dayan