journalist translator author poet
Ziffer studied French literature and political science.
Ziffer holds two nationalities: Israeli and Turkish. In 1988, Ziffer was appointed literary editor of Haaretz daily newspaper. Ziffer is the author of three novels.
He has also translated French novels and poetry into Hebrew.
Some of his columns are considered controversial. In 2015, Ziffer wrote that "not recognizing the Armenian genocide is a triumph for common sense", adding "There are still a few responsible adults around who haven"t surrendered to the self-righteous kitsch of national victimization".
Ziffer writes a political-cultural column in Haaretz that combines television reviews with reflections on contemporary Israeli life.