Israeli Military Strategy Framework
Maintain Power
The Israeli Military Strategy Framework is designed to maintain the morale of residents and the army, prevent Arab armies from regaining self-confidence, and put the Arab people in a defensive position. The framework aims to achieve strategic objectives such as preventing commando movements, isolating commandos, and heightening contradictions between commandos and Arab governments.
- Maintain morale and spirit of offense
- Prevent Arab armies from regaining self-confidence
- Put the Arab people in a defensive position
- Carry out small, powerful strikesUse air-borne troops to carry out small, powerful strikes in designated places.Pro tipUse special units such as airborne commandos, frogmen, and armored forces to the level of the brigade.WarningAvoid occupying territory and remaining there for an extended period.
- Occupy parts of neighboring territoriesOccupy parts of neighboring territories to 'purge' them of commandos, and then withdraw immediately.Pro tipUse the air force to enter the air space of neighboring countries without opposition.WarningBe cautious of world reaction and avoid arousing it.
- Continue offensive operationsContinue offensive operations and do not move into a defensive position.Pro tipUse threats of deterrent air strikes to prevent commando activity from developing roots amongst the masses.WarningAvoid getting into a war of attrition.
- Fragment morale and sow dissensionAttempt to fragment morale and sow dissension among the various commando organizations or between the organizations and the Arab states.Pro tipUse increased blowing up of homes and forced emigration, along with increased rewarding of collaborators.WarningBe cautious of the consequences of such actions on the civilian population.
The 1956 war was an example of Israel's military strategy, where they achieved a military victory but failed to attain the object of the war, i.e., the creation of a situation of permanent peace.
The current Arab-Israeli conflict is an example of the Israeli military strategy in action, where they are using air-borne troops, special units, and the air force to carry out strikes and occupy parts of neighboring territories.
The framework was developed in response to the Arab-Israeli conflict and the need for Israel to maintain its power and security in the region. The framework has been influenced by the Soviet Union, China, and other socialist and peace-loving nations.