Israel’s New Doctrine
Israel's New War Strategy Exposed
A new report by the Alma Center reveals the definitive post-Oct 7 strategic shift: Israel is no longer waiting for the enemy to strike first. From the borders of Lebanon to the heart of Iran, the new policy is simple - destroy the threat before it wakes up.
The End of Containment
According to a comprehensive new report by the Alma Center, the policy that guided Israel for over two decades has been officially abandoned. Until October 7, Israel adhered to a strategy of "containment," driven by the guiding principle of "quiet at all costs." Under this old doctrine, Israel would respond to attacks but rarely initiated action to neutralize gathering threats.
That era is over.
Following the massacre of October 7, Israel’s security conception underwent a total transformation. The state has shifted to a proactive-preventative policy. The goal is no longer to manage the conflict, but to neutralize threats in their infancy before the enemy can build power or escalate the situation. While international critics and foreign media often portray this as unbridled aggression or a bid for regional hegemony, the report argues this is a necessary survival tactic against enemies who do not play by the rules.
Defense Through Offense:
The strategy adopted over the last two years is calculated, not impulsive. It is not born of a desire for territorial conquest, but of urgent national security needs. The logic is stark: neutralize potential enemy capabilities before their intentions, which are impossible to predict, can be realized.
Israel is no longer willing to "absorb" potential threats. The aim is to cut the head off the snake before it strikes, saving the country from paying a much higher blood price later. Simultaneously, Israel remains open to diplomatic channels, provided they satisfy security requirements.
The Fronts: A 360-Degree Defense
Lebanon: Since the so-called ceasefire, the IDF has not stopped working. Israel is conducting daily airstrikes and ground raids to prevent Hezbollah from re-establishing itself.
Far from being "warmongering," the Alma Center report concludes that this determined stance actually promotes regional stability. By crushing threats early, Israel strengthens moderate forces in the region and paves the way for future normalization agreements that can only be signed with a strong, victorious Israel.
The question remains, how are the new threats from Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar are calculated in the new strategy.