Israel Must Build a Bigger, Smarter Army
צריך צבא גדול וחכם
Summary
Israel's two-decade doctrine of maintaining a "small and smart army" has proven strategically flawed in light of the wars fought since the October 7 attacks. The article argues that Israel must invest far more heavily in its military, both in personnel and capability. The author contends this shift will yield not only security gains but also significant economic and strategic dividends.
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