Elliot Kaufman

Elliot Kaufman

Elliot Kaufman is a Wall Street Journal editorial writer and editorial board member focusing on Israel and Iran. He has covered the Middle East war for the WSJ from October 7 onward, speaking regularly with top Israeli and US officials. He has also published major interviews with Israel’s prime minister, defense minister, foreign minister and leading historian. Elliot lives in New York with his wife and son and has worked for the WSJ since 2018. He graduated from Stanford University.

Books

In the War Room by Yonah Jeremy Bob and Elliot Kaufman

In the War Room by Yonah Jeremy Bob and Elliot Kaufman

Forthcoming, September 8, 2026
In the War Room by Yonah Jeremy Bob and Elliot Kaufman provides a behind-the-scenes look at the leaders, debates, and intelligence shaping Israel’s response after October 7. Drawing on rare access to officials and sources, the book traces how Israel navigated a complex regional conflict and the challenges of confronting the Iranian proxy network.
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