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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.

A 360 Degree Assessment of Israel’s Strategic Arenas

JISS Director Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser sits down with Yaakov Lappin for a 360...

Disarm Hamas or Face a Partitioned Gaza

Israel must make rehabilitation and local governance conditional on Hamas’s military dismantling—or reserve the right...

Egypt’s Force Buildup in the Sinai: A Growing Challenge from the South

Egypt is rearming at an alarming pace and continues to violate the peace treaty’s military...

Confronting the Houthi Threat: A Strategic Roadmap for Israel

Neutralizing the Houthi campaign requires improved intelligence, strikes on leadership and production capabilities, regional and...

The Importance of Conquering Gaza City

Israel must achieve a decisive military outcome to deny Hamas a political and propaganda victory...

Israel’s Strategic Goals and the Aims of the War

The war in Gaza is about how the October 7 attack will be remembered in...

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...

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