Israel's Security Behavior: A New Security Strategy or a Strategic Shock? (Analysis) | Al Jazeera

An analysis of Israel's security behavior three years after October 7, 2023. The author argues that what is presented as a new security strategy is essentially a floundering resulting from a strategic shock, as the four pillars of the Israeli doctrine (deterrence, early warning, swift decision, transferring the battle) collapsed within hours, and Israel faces an open war on multiple fronts without a decisive outcome.

An analysis by Misara Bahar discusses Israeli security behavior three years after October 7, 2023. The author argues that what is presented as a new security strategy is essentially a floundering resulting from a strategic shock. The article explains the collapse of the four pillars of the Israeli security doctrine established by Ben-Gurion (deterrence, early warning, swift decision, transferring the battle to enemy territory) within a few hours on October 7. The author describes Israel's transition from a 'mowing the grass' strategy to an attempt at eradication, from responding to threats to preemptive strikes, and from defending behind the fence to imposing buffer zones. He argues that Israel is a small state fighting on multiple fronts with a reserve army that drains its economy and society, and is waging an open war it cannot sustain without American weapons, money, and political cover, especially against Iran. The author concludes that Israel has not built a new security strategy but has entered a strategic shock, and that power that expands out of fear ultimately consumes itself.