Daniel Hagari

Daniel Hagari was born in 1976 in Tel Aviv

Hagari was born in Tel Aviv in 1976 and grew up there with two brothers. His father, Ilan, is a graphic designer, and his mother, Shula, worked as sales and subscriptions manager at the Cameri Theater. He studied biology and theater at Ironi Hey high school and was a member of Hashomer Hatzair.

He holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a master's degree in diplomacy and security, both from Tel Aviv University.

Hagari joined the IDF in 1995 and volunteered for Shayetet 13, where he later held several command posts. He headed the office of Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, led the Navy's operations directorate, and served as assistant to Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot. He commanded Shayetet 13 from 2019 to 2021 and then became Chief of the Navy's Fleet.

In 2023 he was appointed IDF Spokesperson and gave regular media briefings during the Gaza war. In December 2024 he was reprimanded after criticizing a Knesset bill, and he apologized. He ended his term in March 2025 and returned briefly in June 2025 to serve in the Spokesperson's Unit during the war with Iran.

In November 2025 he became a director at the shipping company Oriin. He is married with 4 children and lives in the Sharon region.