Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

Expert on cyber security, military strategy, and technology.

Email: gsiboni@jiss.org.il

Prof. Siboni was director of the military and strategic affairs program, and the cyber research program, of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) from 2006-2020, where he founded academic journals on these matters. He serves as a senior consultant to the IDF and other Israeli security organizations and the security industry. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in engineering from Tel Aviv University and a Ph.D. in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from Ben-Gurion University.

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Scholarship

The Campaign to Thwart Iran’s Strategy

A proactive approach against Iran’s proxies is needed.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Brig. Gen. (res.) Yuval Bazak

Scholarship 13.04.2022

Iran

The IDF “Victory Doctrine”: The Need for an Updated Doctrine

In recent years, there has been a lively debate regarding the “Operational Doctrine for Victory” advanced by the current IDF Chief-of-Staff. The changes inherent in this doctrine have far-reaching implications for the IDF’s order of battle and approach to the use of force. The doctrine itself has many vulnerabilities that must be fixed.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Brig. Gen. (res.) Yuval Bazak

Scholarship 14.06.2021

Policy Papers

Israel must go ahead with an operation in Rafah

An IDF operation in the Rafah arena and along the Philadelphi Corridor is of great importance for several reasons. First, they are Hamas' last organized stronghold in the Gaza Strip, and the elimination of Hamas' military capabilities will not be achieved without the destruction of the battalions stationed there. Second, Israel must remove Hamas’ governmental capabilities in this area. Third, in order to free hostages, it is essential to reach the areas where they are held. Moreover, we need to realize that Israeli communities in areas opposite Rafah will not return to their homes if operational Hamas battalions are on the other side of the border. Finally, the border between Gaza and Egypt – the Philadelphi Corridor – still operates as a conduit for the entry of weapons into the Strip through a network of tunnels.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 22.02.2024

On the goals of the war – between national security and personal security

While Israel must show absolute commitment to the release of all the hostages, collective national security must be its top priority. The political echelon needs to make it clear to the public and the families of the hostages that it is imperative to stick to priorities in the war on Hamas. It is only by achieving military and political victory that Israel will create the conditions for the release of all the hostages.

Prof. Kobi Michael , Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 12.12.2023

Reversal of Direction – from the Gaza Strip to Judea and Samaria

A proposed framework for Palestinian civil management in Gaza, and Judea and Samaria for the ‘day after’ the Gaza War. Any future Palestinian administration will need to completely change the educational curricula, end nepotism and corruption, and dismantle all mechanisms for for perpetuating Palestinian refugee status

Prof. Kobi Michael , Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 06.12.2023

De-Hamasification as a Test of Israel’s Moral Clarity

In the face of Hamas’ evil, there can be no compromise. We must classify its atrocities not only as a crime against humanity but as a separate criminal category of evil.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Prof. Kobi Michael

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 12.11.2023

Israeli ground troops conduct operations in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 31, 2023.

The Ultimate Goal of the War – a New Regional and Global Architecture

The Gaza war should serve to upend the existing order and usher in a new regional order. This transformation will be reflected in a new regional framework that relies on the normalization process between Israel and the Arab world, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia. The great war against the axis of evil should not stop there. Israel and the free world must continue the relentless pursuit of the leaders of terrorist organizations and their operatives worldwide.

Prof. Kobi Michael , Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 02.11.2023

U.S President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

America’s Bear Hug – No Free Meals

US support for Israel is strong, but containing the conflict in our region is a supreme American interest, and it remains to be seen whether Washington will also dictate restraint that will make it difficult for Israel to succeed in completing its mission in the Gaza Strip.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Prof. Kobi Michael

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 25.10.2023

Israeli soldiers near northern town of Kiryat Shmona

What Next? The war objectives and how to achieve them

Israel must fight until the military capabilities and leadership of Hamas and the other organizations in Gaza are destroyed.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 11.10.2023

Gaza Israeli Palestinian Conflict

September 20, 2023, New York, NY, United States: U.S President Joe Biden, right, holds a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations Headquarters, September 20, 2023, in New York City, New York.

A defense treaty with the United States is more harmful than beneficial

While a formal defense treaty between Israel and the US has several advantages, it will always be subordinate to America’s strategic interests, reducing Israel’s freedom of action. The principle established from Israel’s inception that “Israel will defend itself by itself” must be retained.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Prof. Kobi Michael

Policy Papers 04.10.2023

US Israel Relations

From a Limited Threat to a Strategic Challenge

As long as it does not launch rockets from Gaza, the immunity granted Hamas from Israeli attacks allows it freedom of action in Samaria, Lebanon, and among Israel’s Arabs.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Prof. Kobi Michael

Policy Papers 23.09.2023

Israeli Palestinian Conflict

How Israel became a cyber and technology superpower

The IDF has turned into a locomotive that is pulling the Israeli economy in technology and cyber sectors.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

Policy Papers 04.09.2023

cyber

Israeli reserve soldiers protest against the legal reform in Bnei Brak An orthodox soldier in uniforms passes next to the Israeli reserve soldiers protest against the judicial overhaul.

National service for all is a moral imperative

Upon reaching 18, all should be required to serve the country, in military or civilian service, as their civic duty.

Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

Policy Papers 11.05.2023

IDF

When American progressives lose direction, an Israeli compass is needed

The proposal to return the Palestinians to the center of the stage undermines stability in the Middle East, which serves American interests.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Prof. Kobi Michael

Policy Papers 11.12.2022

Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Commentary

How is the Gaza war working out for Israel?

Arab News | 21.12.2023 | Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

Not defensive about force? Gabi Siboni, senior researcher at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security

RT | 10.10.2023 | Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

How Israel became a cyber and technology superpower

JNS | 5.9.2023 | Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

Israeli cohesion, resilience, and security

PATREON | 11.7.2023 | Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

The crises of Israel’s reserves forces

i24NEWS | 15.01.2023 | Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

Security Concerns for Jerusalem Day

ILTV | 29.05.2022 | Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

Cyber experts: Criticism of NSO likely part of 'orchestrated effort to harm Israel'
Prof. Gabi Siboni: There are numerous non-Israeli companies that provide similar services in France, the US and the UK. They have not been targeted like this. This is a broadside against Israel's cyber industry as a whole, a pillar of the country's economy.

JNS | 10.08.2021 | Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

Iran working systematically to build serious cyber-attack capabilities
Col. (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni: Revelations about malign plans by Tehran’s leaders serve as the latest confirmation of how seriously the Islamic Republic takes cyber warfare.

JNS | 06.08.2021 | Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni