Yossi Melman (born December 27, 1950) is a prominent Israeli journalist, author, writer, historian, and opinion journalist specializing in intelligence, security, strategic affairs, and military matters. He has built a distinguished career in Israeli media, focusing on in-depth reporting and analysis of intelligence and security topics, including coverage of entities like Unit 8200. Melman served as the intelligence and strategic affairs correspondent for Haaretz newspaper for many years, establishing himself as a key voice in the field. In 2013, he joined The Jerusalem Post and its Hebrew sister paper Maariv in a similar but more analytical role, expanding his coverage to include military issues. He returned to Haaretz in 2019, continuing his influential reporting on security topics. Throughout his career, Melman has been recognized for his expertise and has authored works on intelligence affairs, including co-authoring books on Mossad and military operations, blending journalism with historical analysis to provide insights into complex geopolitical dynamics. His work has contributed significantly to public discourse on Israel's national security landscape.