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In recent years, numerous phenomena have taken place within the strategic environment
of the State of Israel, leading to changes in the threat characteristics along with the
strength of the State of Israel, which have spread out from immediate surroundings to
distant circles. The document is based on the understanding that the conventional and
nonconventional threats stemming from the first circle are on the decline, while, on the
other hand, an increase has been detected in sub-conventional threats (such as: terror
organizations, using underground capabilities, or high trajectory fire to mention but a few)
and cyber threats. This document has been written having in mind that in the course of
the Multi-Year Plan, the IDF's strength must be built up both for multi-arena and multidimensional defense, and for attacks on a number of fronts simultaneously, and therefore
we must be prepared to take action.
In light of future challenges and changes in the enemy's characteristics, this "IDF
Strategy" document, presents the required changes in the IDF, such as: reinforcing the
effectiveness of land maneuverability, varying operational capabilities within the
‘Operation Between Wars’, strengthening the cybernetic dimension and maintaining clear
intelligence, air and marine superiority. In terms of force operation, the strategy is based
on the classical principles – Deterrence, Detection, Defense, and Defeating the Enemy. In
addition to the above, this paper regulates the concept of Command and Control during
war, to enable the effective IDF operations in the combat arena.