Eli E. Hertz

Eli Hertz is the President of Myths and Facts, Inc. an organization devoted to research, education and publication of information regarding U.S. interests in the world and particularly in the Middle East. Its objectives are to provide policymaker, national leadership, the media and the public-at-large with reliable information and viewpoints that are founded on factual and reliable content.

Hertz is also the publisher and sponsor of books and articles regarding Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Most notably are Myths and Facts, a Guide to the Arab-Israeli conflict (September, 2001 edition); Reply, a reply to the Advisory Opinion of 9 July 2004 by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) (2004, 2006); This Land is My Land, Mandate for Palestine - The legal aspects of Jewish rights (2006, 2008, English and Hebrew); and Jerusalem, The legal aspect of Jewish rights (2011).

Hertz has authored and published many industry-related articles and books. Most notably, his bestseller, Now That I Have OS/2 2.0 On My Computer, What Do I Do Next? (Co-authored 1994, Van Reinhold), discussed IBM s then newly created operating system (70,000 copies sold). "Marketing Computers," an ADWEEK magazine, called Hertz the "Zelig" of the computer industry: "Able to shift with industry changes, Hertz is a barometer for the future." In 1982 he started Hertz Computer Corporation, which has won numerous awards for design excellence, outstanding performance and exceptional support from such prestigious industry publications as BYTE Magazine, PC Magazine, PC World and Computer Buyer s Guide.

Hertz is active in numerous international, industry and community associations and panels. He also devotes a great deal of time and resources to numerous charitable organizations. His activities and work in advancing charitable contributions and the U.S.- Israel relationship has been cited in the United State Congressional Record by many Representatives. Other activities: The Defense Manufacturers & Suppliers Association Of America (Member); The Computer-Based Information System Advisory Board for the City University of New York, Queens College (Board Member); Past U.S. member of the Joint High Level Advisory Panel to the U.S.-Israel Science & Technology Commission. Israel-America Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Executive VP); AIPAC, The America Israel Public Affairs Committee (Member of the Executive Council); CAMERA, The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (Former Chairman of the Board of Directors); The Washington Institute for Near East Policy (Past Trustee); Recipient of ZOA's Justice Louis D. Brandeis Award (2005), American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (Board Member), and President of Myths and Facts, Inc.

Hertz received an MBA and BS in Management Science and Economics from Long Island University, and an advanced degree in Manpower Management from the Technion, the Israeli Institute of Technology. Eli E. Hertz is a resident of New York City, where he lives with his wife and three children.