mrrosenthal
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https://www.inss.org.il/publication/idf-maneuver/
--Israel since 2006 has used standoff weapons to wage war, and the author questions whether Israels strategic victories were achieved as a result of non decisive army(troops on ground) maneuvers.
--Strategic victory is defined as the ability to reduce your opponent’s ability or willingness to engage in continued warfare for a sustained period of time and to change the strategic calculus of the situation.
--Israel hasn’t won the cognitive battle since 2006, and in some cases, lost the cognitive battle.
--Hamas sent fire balloons immediately after the war ended, and claimed to be the defenders of Jerusalem. Hamas leaders don’t feel an existential threat from the war.
--Proposes international news more accepting of civilian casualties from army maneuvers , and less so from air strikes.
--Authors suggestion is that high quality(not quantity) army units with enough mass can achieve victory faster and more decisively. Army units can gain land, and put fear into the enemy.
--Author states Israelis wonder why Israel is so advanced but can’t win decisive wars against Gaza/Lebanon
--Author understands army units have more risk of casualties, PoW, however, he suggests focusing on the strategic victory outcome is more important long term and worth the risks.
My Notes--
-Cognitive battle means that the enemy believes they lost, the international community is less 'Anti Israel" , and that Israeli citizens themselves believe the war was won. This is concept is different then numerical data of targets struck and combatants killed
-From a big picture perspective, Israel is considered a top tier military, and Hezbollah and certainly Hamas are low end. If so, why does Hamas/Hezbollah continue to exist, and furthermore, claim victory. These 'victories' have allowed Hamas/Hezbollah to flourish.
-Is standoff warfare the best strategy considering the Israeli political situation? Or are ground maneuvers, land acquisition, and physical presence required in the enemies vicinity required to achieve strategic goals.
--Israel since 2006 has used standoff weapons to wage war, and the author questions whether Israels strategic victories were achieved as a result of non decisive army(troops on ground) maneuvers.
--Strategic victory is defined as the ability to reduce your opponent’s ability or willingness to engage in continued warfare for a sustained period of time and to change the strategic calculus of the situation.
--Israel hasn’t won the cognitive battle since 2006, and in some cases, lost the cognitive battle.
--Hamas sent fire balloons immediately after the war ended, and claimed to be the defenders of Jerusalem. Hamas leaders don’t feel an existential threat from the war.
--Proposes international news more accepting of civilian casualties from army maneuvers , and less so from air strikes.
--Authors suggestion is that high quality(not quantity) army units with enough mass can achieve victory faster and more decisively. Army units can gain land, and put fear into the enemy.
--Author states Israelis wonder why Israel is so advanced but can’t win decisive wars against Gaza/Lebanon
--Author understands army units have more risk of casualties, PoW, however, he suggests focusing on the strategic victory outcome is more important long term and worth the risks.
My Notes--
-Cognitive battle means that the enemy believes they lost, the international community is less 'Anti Israel" , and that Israeli citizens themselves believe the war was won. This is concept is different then numerical data of targets struck and combatants killed
-From a big picture perspective, Israel is considered a top tier military, and Hezbollah and certainly Hamas are low end. If so, why does Hamas/Hezbollah continue to exist, and furthermore, claim victory. These 'victories' have allowed Hamas/Hezbollah to flourish.
-Is standoff warfare the best strategy considering the Israeli political situation? Or are ground maneuvers, land acquisition, and physical presence required in the enemies vicinity required to achieve strategic goals.
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