The Debate over Military Rules of Engagement

Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American journalist for Al Jazeera, was killed on May 11 during a firefight between Israeli soldiers and armed Palestinians in the streets of the West Bank city of Jenin. This led to a firestorm of claims: pro-Palestinian accusations of a premeditated murder and pro-Israeli arguments of a killing by Palestinian fire. […]
The Challenges Facing the Next Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces

Major General Hertzi Halevi will become the next chief of staff of the IDF on January 1, 2023. Military expert Tal Lev-Ram classifies the challenges facing the incoming chief of staff into five key problems.
Another Former General Joins the Political Fray:<br>Will the Eizenkot Effect Make a Difference?

Lieutenant General Gadi Eizenkot, Israel’s former chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, joined Benny Gantz’s party. Gantz’s former military colleagues vanished from the political scene. Will the same now happen to Eizenkot?
“From Tehran to Khan Younis”— Israel’s Latest Message of Deterrence

Israel’s Latest Message of Deterrence
Restoring Public Trust: A Challenge for the Next Israeli Chief of Staff

This coming January, Israel’s Chief of Staff will end his four-year term of duty. One of the main challenges facing the new chief of staff will be restoring the public trust in Israel’s military.
Going on the Attack: The Theoretical Foundation of the Israel Defense Forces’ Momentum Plan

The theoretical framework of the IDF’s “Operational Concept for Victory” defines Israel’s new reality.