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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.

Will the existing conscription model meet the needs of the IDF after the Gaza war?

Israel will need a much larger army to fight a multi-front war, some of those...

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...

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...

Arrow 3, Germany, and the Missile Shield over Europe

How Israel’s premier defense missile system developed and eventually became the system being used to...

Israel needs a new approach against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Hezbollah’s increased boldness appears to stem from the steady erosion of Israeli deterrence. Jerusalem needs...

Israel needs a new strategy against Hezbollah

Israel needs a new strategy against Hezbollah...

How Israel became a cyber and technology superpower

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

JISS Briefing – Hezbollah Challenges Israel

Watch the recording of the briefing that took place August 28, 2023...

Operation Shield and Arrow

Operation Shield and Arrow...

Operation Shield and Arrow: Israel must continue creative offensive

Operation Shield and Arrow: Israel must continue creative offensive...

Hamas Will Determine the Scale of Expected Escalation Between Israel, Islamic Jihad

Hamas Will Determine the Scale of Expected Escalation Between Israel, Islamic Jihad...

Are fears of the last 10 days of Ramadan justified?

Security fears of the last 10 days of Ramadan are hardly justified. Ramadan has hardly...

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