Tal Politis

Tal Politis (; born November 22, 1976) is an IDF officer with the rank of Aluf (General).

In June 2026 Politis was named as the next IDF attache to the United States of America.

Early life Politis grew up in Neve Dekalim in Gush Katif. He is the son of Colonel Shlomo Politis, who served as the Legal Advisor for the Judea and Samaria Area.

In 1994, at about the age of 17, he won the International Bible Contest for Jewish Youth. Between 2007 and 2011, Politis served as a commander in Shayetet 13, and eventually appointed as its deputy commander in 2014, where he served the position until 2016.

On August 1, 2021, he was promoted to the rank of Tat Aluf (Brigadier General) and appointed commander of the Haifa naval base. and he concluded his tenure in October 2024 after leading the division during the Swords of Iron War.

In June 2026, it was decided to appoint him as the IDF attaché in the United States and to promote him to the rank of Aluf.

Education Politis completed two degrees at the University of Haifa during his service: an undergraduate degree (B.A.) in Political Science and a graduate degree in Social Sciences.

Personal life Politis is married and a father of four, residing in the community settlement of Nehusha.

He is an amateur runner and has, among other things, participated in several marathon races.