28 2) Force Buildup that demonstrates enemy’s efforts are worthless (such as: the developments of active defensive systems). 3) Disrupting and thwarting capabilities. 29. A significant portion of the actions intended to deter enemies, shall be carried out during the Operation Between Wars. The Operation Between Wars 30. The logic of the use of force during the Operation Between Wars is to intensify the achievements of previous campaigns through a series of goals intended to delay the next war: a. Weaken negative force elements. b. Reduce enemy’s force buildup. c. Establish optimal conditions for victory in a future war. d. Enhance legitimacy for Israel's actions, and negate the basis for legitimacy of the enemy’s actions. 31. The management of the above operations is based upon a multi-disciplinary concept (military, economic, legal, media and political), incorporating a unified strategic logic. 32. The basic idea in the use of offensive force in the Operation Between Wars is a combination of: a. Covert and Clandestine operations14 in all arenas and dimensions outside the borders of Israel. This is based on intelligence, for the purpose of damaging the enemy's efforts and initiatives. b. Overt operations to create deterrence – demonstrates the limits of Israel's restraint. While promoting legitimacy for actions of Israel and upholding on-going efforts to defend Israel’s sovereignty. 14 Covert operations – planned and carried out so as to hide the identity of the party behind them, or to grant denial possibilities. Results are visible to the enemy. Clandestine operations – carried out in a way to ensure total concealment. The enemy should not even suspect that such an operation has ever taken place.