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.
Ending the campaign against Hezbollah while it remains in southern Lebanon would be a strategic failure, preventing the safe return of Israeli residents to their homes. Once Hezbollah and Lebanon are significantly weakened, Israel can focus on addressing the Iranian threat, particularly its nuclear project.
The Honest Critique, 28.09.2024
For years, the Gaza Strip has been of secondary importance, with the General Staff focusing primarily on the northern front and Iran. This focus has come at the expense of intelligence gathering, building operational plans, and operational attention to Gaza.
To end Hamas, the IDF must temporarily control Gaza
Creating a governmental alternative to Hamas in the Gaza Strip requires the destruction of Hamas’ military, civil and governmental capabilities. While the IDF continues to destroy Hamas’ military capabilities, there is no non-Hamas affiliated entity willing to accept civilian control of the Gaza Strip during this interim period. Only the IDF can do this.
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.
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.
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Israel’s adversaries increasingly use funding, law, academia, media, and digital influence to restrict its freedom of action. Meeting the threat requires a…
Israel’s homeland defense doctrine must give communities, neighborhoods, and local authorities the capacity to respond immediately to infiltration, terrorism, civil unrest, and…
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The future battlefield will be defined by inexpensive systems deployed at scale, multidomain swarms, artificial intelligence that analyzes information and supports or…
Victory must remain the measure of every IDF policy. Women’s service should be expanded where it strengthens operational effectiveness, but unrestricted integration…
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Israel has always sought to defend itself by itself, yet it remains dependent on foreign arms and military support. The War of…
“Absolute victory” as a concept is military defeat of Israel’s enemies followed by a broader strategic victory that improves its security and…
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The War of Redemption has shown the cost of indiscipline in modern combat. In an era of drones, dense urban warfare, and…
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Hamas is under pressure and its regional support has weakened, but it is unlikely to disarm willingly. Political timetables in Israel and…
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The Iran war has demonstrated that power is not measured solely by missile inventories, but by the ability to integrate intelligence, operational…
A rare convergence of Hezbollah’s weakness and Iran’s existential crisis creates a narrow window for decisive action that can ensure the security…
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Israel must expand counter-terrorism measure in Judea and Samaria, strengthen deterrence, build up operational readiness, and establish buffer zones in preparation for…
Rising violence in mixed Jewish–Arab cities, compounded by weapons smuggling in the Negev, is eroding Israel’s internal stability. Zero-tolerance measures to restore…
The U.S. abduction of Nicolás Maduro, withdrawal from international institutions, and return to “peace through strength” signal a strategic realignment with far-reaching…
Israel should fully utilize its current freedom of action in Lebanon, created by U.S. pressure on Beirut, while preparing for broad military…
Between Ankara’s regional ambition, ideological and religious zeal, and economic vulnerability—implications for Israel’s security and diplomacy
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The difference between decisiveness and victory lies at the very heart of successful strategy: decisiveness builds the military infrastructure required for victory,…
The plan, endorsed by UNSC Resolution 2308, offers Israel an important opportunity, but its success depends on steadfast adherence to Hamas’s disarmament,…
Israel’s battle against severe crime in the Arab sector is a systemic failure that threatens the pillars of the state: the rule…
A decline in the development of military doctrine and training has sidelined core military knowledge and produced a system misaligned with the…
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Israel’s deep commitment to the safety of its citizens and soldiers has become an incentive for its enemies to use kidnappings as…
Egypt is rearming at an alarming pace and continues to violate the peace treaty’s military annex. At the same time, weapons smuggling…
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Neutralizing the Houthi campaign requires improved intelligence, strikes on leadership and production capabilities, regional and local partnerships—combined with a decisive outcome in…
Only a balanced national commission, grounded in consensus and focused on lessons for the future, can enable Israel to emerge stronger, more…
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Why temporary military rule is essential to defeating Hamas, preventing its recovery, and laying the groundwork for Gaza’s long-term stability
When consistent with international law, siege is a lawful tool of war, crucial for victory and safeguarding lives. Israel must balance legal…
True military leadership is measured not only by valor under fire, but by the resolve to voice dissent, confront prevailing assumptions, and…
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Israel needs a new framework for mandatory service—whether military, national, or civilian—with cultural and religious accommodations and incentives for those who serve,…
The massacre of hundreds of Druze in southern Syria highlights the persistent threat of fast-moving, decentralized jihadist attacks—and the urgent need for…
Israel is leveraging Syria’s fragmentation to advance core interests: blocking Iran’s presence, maintaining a demilitarized south, and protecting the Druze—while asserting itself…
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Israel’s achievements in the campaign against Iran, along with its close cooperation with the United States, have created an opportunity to advance…
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Israel’s military, political, and social stability depend on swift action in Gaza: With hostages suffering, reserves stretched thin, social divisions deepening, and…
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Ending the campaign against Hezbollah while it remains in southern Lebanon would be a strategic failure, preventing the safe return of Israeli…
For years, the Gaza Strip has been of secondary importance, with the General Staff focusing primarily on the northern front and Iran.…
Creating a governmental alternative to Hamas in the Gaza Strip requires the destruction of Hamas’ military, civil and governmental capabilities. While the…
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A proposed framework for Palestinian civil management in Gaza, and Judea and Samaria for the ‘day after’ the Gaza War. Any future…
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Israel must fight until the military capabilities and leadership of Hamas and the other organizations in Gaza are destroyed.
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Upon reaching 18, all should be required to serve the country, in military or civilian service, as their civic duty.
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A proactive approach against Iran’s proxies is needed.
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The Honest Critique, 28.09.2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvnMazuZ94c
ILTV, 15.08.2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkVkONAayVY&t=1040s
The Honest Critique, 31.07.2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw0k8NyNpDg&t=5s
DD India, 31.07.2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW5BqvgeekA
To end Hamas, the IDF must temporarily control Gaza
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