Oct 29, 2020
Israel marks Rabin Memorial Day
A number of ceremonies were held across Israel today to mark the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Rabin was Israel’s fifth premier, who served two…
Oct 28, 2020
Get there fustest with the leastest
IDF’s doctrine, from little by little to lethal: Faster, Better, Cheaper By Amir Oren US Civil War Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest is usually quoted as having mangled the English…
Oct 27, 2020
IDF holds major “Lethal Arrow” drill
The Israeli Defense Forces is conducting a wide-scale military exercise simulating battle scenarios on various fronts, although focusing primarily on the country’s northern border. “The aim of the exercise is…
Oct 14, 2020
Training David During Covid
The two hidden enemies dilemma By Amir Oren Between wars, military organizations prepare for the next one (rather than for the last one, hopefully). They analyze the threats, prioritize their…
Oct 11, 2020
The Sounds Of Silent Sirens
Israel’s military intelligence between providing actionable insights - news you can use - and pointing out one’s own part in the process By Amir Oren His name, Dror Shalom, reflects the…
Sep 21, 2020
IDF Head recaps past year
IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi issued a holiday greeting for the Rosh Hashana New Year, according to the Hebrew Calendar. The military head asserted the…
Sep 16, 2020
Bracing for war while embracing its opposite
Smiles on the South Lawn, Sirens in Ashkelon By Amir Oren The sound of sirens, people rushing to find shelter, explosions, shrapnel, broken glass flying about, casualties - September 15…
Sep 07, 2020
Bracing for a promised attack triggering an unwanted escalation
Newton or Hammurabi? The Nasrallah Equation By Amir Oren An eye for an eye seems to be the order of the day in the relationship between Israel and the Lebanese…
Aug 19, 2020
IDF: UNIFIL does not deter Hezbollah
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi is warning that Hezbollah is rapidly growing into a terror army that effectively leaves the Lebanese government hollow of any influence in…
Aug 12, 2020
Netanyahu: 95% of threats to Israel from Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured the Hatzor military base, where he was briefed by Israel Air Force (IAF) Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen.…