Katy Perry

Katy Perry was born in 1964

Katy Perry was born in 1964 under the name Katy Yifrah. She served in the IDF from 1982 to 1984. She later studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, earning bachelor's and master's degrees in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies, and a master's in political science from the National Security College.

She joined the Israel Prison Service in 1987 and worked for years in intelligence roles. She later commanded the Hadarim detention center and headed human resources. In 2019 she became commander of the Southern District, the first woman to command a district in the service.

In December 2020, Minister Amir Ohana chose her as the 18th commissioner, and she took office in January 2021 with the rank of Rav-Gonder. During her term, 6 security prisoners escaped from Gilboa Prison, and she faced calls to resign. In 2023, after disputes with Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, he decided not to extend her term.

She is married to Ofer Perry, and they have 3 children.