Mordechai Kedar (born November 25, 1952, in Tel Aviv, Israel) is an Israeli scholar specializing in Arabic and Middle East studies, with expertise in Arab culture, language, society, and security analysis. He serves as a lecturer in the Department of Arabic at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Israel, and is a research fellow at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA Center). His parents were Polish-Jewish immigrants who moved to Mandatory Palestine in the 1930s. Kedar is known for translating and interpreting Arab media and cultural nuances, providing insights into Palestinian and broader Arab perspectives, and contributing to academic publications, think tank reports (including the Gatestone Institute), and media outlets. He has collaborated professionally with figures such as Efraim Inbar and maintains an active online presence through his personal website and academic profiles, sharing research on topics ranging from Egyptian politics to regional dynamics.