Asaf Rozentzweig
Asaf Rozentzweig is a prominent Israeli journalist and international affairs analyst for N12 (Channel 12 News), specializing in global security, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and U.S. foreign policy.
Asaf Rozentzweig serves as a central figure in Israeli media's international reporting, primarily through his role at N12. His work focuses on translating complex global developments into actionable intelligence for the Israeli public, with a specialized emphasis on the Iranian threat, American-Israeli strategic relations, and shifting alliances in Europe and the Middle East. Rozentzweig is particularly noted for his rapid-response reporting on his digital channels, where he often synthesizes international reports from major outlets like The New York Times and Reuters with local security context.
Throughout late 2026, Rozentzweig has provided critical reporting on maritime friction in the Persian Gulf, detailing a secret U.S. military shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz. His reports revealed that this route moves approximately 10 million barrels of oil daily under the protection of U.S. fighter jets, despite nightly drone and cruise missile attacks from Iranian forces. He has also tracked the extraction of stranded vessels from the Strait, reporting that up to 30 ships are moved nightly to clear the strategic waterway.
Beyond the Middle East, Rozentzweig is a primary conduit for information regarding the Russia-Ukraine war. In August 2026, he reported on a deadly 'double-tap' drone strike in Kryvyi Rih that killed at least 20 civilians and targeted first responders. He has also tracked strategic warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding potential Russian expansion toward NATO members by 2027. Most recently, Rozentzweig has expanded his coverage to European political shifts, including the historic electoral gains of the AfD in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state and leadership transitions in the United Kingdom. His reporting frequently bridges the gap between kinetic military actions and high-level political friction, establishing him as a key voice for Israelis seeking to understand their nation's place within a rapidly shifting international order.