David Landau (1947–2015) was a prominent Israeli journalist and editor-in-chief of Haaretz from 2004 to 2008, known for his centrist views on Israeli society and incisive commentary on Israeli politics. Born in Israel, he served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, earning a degree in Middle Eastern history. He began his career at the BBC in London before returning to Israel to work for outlets such as The Jerusalem Post and Israel Radio. Landau was noted for founding the news magazine Ha'ayin HaShevi'it and for steering Haaretz toward bold, independent journalism that challenged government policies and military actions. His writing advocated for peace negotiations and critiqued extremism on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including support for the Oslo Accords and opposition to settlement expansion. After stepping down as editor-in-chief, he continued as a columnist until his death from cancer in 2015. Landau's legacy endures as a voice for moderation, transparency, and intellectual rigor in Israeli journalism.