Barzilai, Gad

Gad Barzilai (Hebrew: גד ברזילי; 11 January 1958 – 10 April 2023) was an Israeli professor of law, political science and international studies, famous for his work on the politics of law, comparative law and politics, human rights, and communities. Barzilai published 18 books and 173 articles in major academic refereed journals and publishing houses. He had been a full professor of law, societies and justice, and international studies at the University of Washington and the University of Haifa Faculty of Law. Gad Barzilai had served as the dean of the Faculty of Law at University of Haifa (2012–2017) and was the vice provost of University of Haifa from 2016 until 2019. Barzilai was a professor of political science and law at Tel Aviv University where he co-founded and served (1996–2004) as co-director of the Law, Society and Politics Graduate Program.