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Israel Defence Policy

Israel’s defense policy is driven by the need to counter regional threats, including Iran, Hezbollah, and Palestinian militant groups. With advanced military technology, intelligence capabilities, and strategic alliances, Israel maintains a proactive approach to deterrence and security. The IDF’s doctrine emphasizes preemptive strikes, cyber warfare, and missile defense systems to safeguard national interests.

The IDF’s Learning Curve Following October 7 and Its Global Implications

From deterrence to proactive offense, October 7 reshaped IDF doctrine, technology, and urban warfighting—with lessons...

Who’s Afraid of Military Rule in the Gaza Strip?

Why temporary military rule is essential to defeating Hamas, preventing its recovery, and laying the...

Siege as a Legitimate Method of Warfare

When consistent with international law, siege is a lawful tool of war, crucial for victory...

Dreams of Becoming a Regional Power

Israel’s recent military successes have fueled talk of regional ascendancy, but illusions of power obscure...

Mandatory Service for All

Israel needs a new framework for mandatory service—whether military, national, or civilian—with cultural and religious...

Sweida as a Warning: Preparing for the Next Cross-Border Jihadist Attack

The massacre of hundreds of Druze in southern Syria highlights the persistent threat of fast-moving,...

The Case for the Occupation of the Gaza Strip

Occupation and military administration versus alternative paths for ending the war...

The Syrian Crisis as an Opportunity to Position Israel as a Regional Power

Israel is leveraging Syria’s fragmentation to advance core interests: blocking Iran’s presence, maintaining a demilitarized...

From the “Iron Wall” to “Peace Through Strength”

Israel’s security doctrine must rest on Jabotinsky’s Iron Wall, alongside economic resilience, intelligence, and innovation—rejecting...

Civilian Resistance as a Cornerstone of National Resilience: Insights from Ukraine and Israel

An article by Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov published on the General Jonas Žemaitis Military...

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