15 b. The IDF's technological edge is challenged by the fact that numerous technologies once possessed only by the state defense industries have proliferated into the civilian market. 6. During combat campaigns against sub-state Islamic organizations, the IDF will need: a. To conclude the campaign with a victory and dictate terms for the end of hostilities. b. To significantly reduce damage to the home front. c. To establish an improved security reality, which will pose difficulties to the enemy’s force build-up. d. 7. To maintain the legitimacy of the use of force. On the military level, the conflict will require a decision regarding the optimal combination and prioritization of various efforts – defensive, offensive, special operations and other supporting efforts –to fight a campaign that optimally supports the political and strategic goals and is compatible with the allocated resources. Additional issues, not the focus of this Document 8. As part of the risk and opportunities assessment, resulting from major ongoing uncertainties in the region must be taken into consideration.

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