Amidror.

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Straight from the horse's mouth:

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Here a collection of You Tube video, written articles, podcasts the Israeli General officer Yaakov Amidror. When Yaakov speaks me all listen?

European date format used. dd/mm/yyyy.

1. "The Tikvah Podcast: Yaakov Amidror on Why He’s Arguing That Israel Must Prepare for War with Iran"

9/05/2023.

2. "Initial Lessons from the October 2023 War"

"The initial lessons from the war are the need to legitimize the option of preventive strikes and wars; expand investment in innovative technology to further improve Israel’s qualitative edge; increase the defense budget and enlarge the IDF; and thus, gain the ability to deploy larger forces to the defense of the borders and to fight simultaneously on more than one front."

23/11/2023.

3. "Briefing with Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror - November 22, 2023"

22/11/2023.

4. “'Is there a New Middle East?' – Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror"

 08/01/2024.

5. "Iran’s ‘Ring of Fire’"

Iran has spent years building a battle doctrine against Israel in which its proxies surround and attack Israel but it, ostensibly, is not involved • The assassination of a senior IRGC officer in Damascus makes it clear to Iran that this strategy does not give it immunity, and that if it intensifies its actions against Israel, any Iranian will be a legitimate target

08/04/2024.

6. "Briefing on the Conduct of the Gaza War by MG (res.) Yaakov Amidror."

28/05/2024.

As to the curriculum vitae of General Yaakov:

"Yaakov Amidror . . . is a former major general and National Security Advisor of Israel, and was also the head of the Research Department of Israeli military intelligence."

Not doubt about it. This man moved in high circles in a big way.

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2Break.

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"catharsis: noun - A release of emotional tension, as after an overwhelming experience, that restores or refreshes the spirit"

PTSD Israeli citizen in the aftermath of events of 7 October? A purging and release of emotions as repressed can be achieved?

"'PEOPLE FEEL LIKE A BURDEN WAS LIFTED FROM THEIR SHOULDERS'"

"Tel Aviv ‘rage room’ a smash hit for post-October 7 Israelis desperate to vent"

By JENNIFER KORN7/17/2024.

"While the therapeutic benefits are debatable, participants at 2Break get momentary catharsis by obliterating computers, tea sets and garden gnomes with a variety of weaponry"

"Music blared as two figures in full bodysuits, chest protection, clunky helmets and gloves violently struck a computer with crowbars. Smashed bits of technology and broken teacups already littered the floor of the harshly lit, cell-like room, and the graffitied corkboard walls shook with the force of their blows."

"Ten minutes later, the pair of masked destroyers emerged back into reality, shucking their gear to reveal two giggling friends in jeans celebrating a birthday, before taking a moment by the water cooler to come down from their rage session."

LET OFF STEAM! "Letting off steam refers to the act of releasing pent-up energy, anger, or strong emotions through physical activity, noisy behavior, or engaging in a relaxing or enjoyable activity."

Correct. The Israeli not accustomed to a prolong attritional war. Not since 1947 at least. Multiple call-up of reservists for combat duty hardly seemingly no end in sight!

See all previous blog entries PTSD and the Gazan:War connection:

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/04/ptsd-idf.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/03/ptsd-iii.html

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Elimelech.

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 "The defendant asked 'Anna' whether he should go to the demonstrations on the right or left side of the political map, and 'Anna' replied that it didn't matter. In addition, she suggested that he should break the glass of a store window during a demonstration in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem," 

Anna and the King of Siam? No! Anna and Elimelech the Hasidic Jew.

"Israeli charged with working for Iran is Vizhnitz Hasid who 'didn't know what he was doing'"

From https://www.ynetnews.com | Shilo Freid.

"Elimelech Stern  comes from a respected Hasidic family and owned a smartphone against the rigid community's rules"

"After the IDF and Shin Bet indicted 21-year-old Hasidic Israeli Elimelech Stern for working for Iranian intelligence agencies on Tuesday, his acquaintances said they were 'shocked,' to learn of the charges."

Comments:

* Consider this fellow to be in really big trouble! Espionage during WARTIME usually a capital offense. Execution mandated and warranted!

* Elimelech fell for the honey pot trap. The femme fatale seducing the man from afar and the Israeli only too glad to oblige.

* Sums of money as promised rather great for what amounts to petty crime and vandalism!

* I strongly suspect that Elimelech KNEW totally 100 % what he was doing.

* Anna I also strongly suspect not a woman. A man!

See previous blog entries with many additional links the honey pot smart phone trap:

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2020/05/barbie.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2020/02/rebound.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2019/06/honey.html

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Flagging.

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Allegation and charges of malfeasance against the Israeli general office Barak Hiram now considered and no negligence found?

General Barak using his command authority acting appropriately during events as transpired 7 October 2023.

"IDF Gen. Hiram cleared of charge of blowing up hostages along with Hamas on Oct. 7"

"The IDF [Israeli Defense Force]concluded that the hostage situation occurring was unprecedented and that, under the unique circumstances, none of the officials involved, including Hiram, had made errors."

From https://www.jpost.com | By YONAH JEREMY BOB | JULY 11, 2024 |  (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT).

"The IDF probe of the battle of Be’eri on October 7 has cleared Brig.-Gen. Barak Hiram, commander of the 99th Division, of allegations that he ordered the killing of hostages who were mixed in with Hamas terrorists."

"Despite being cleared, due to reasons which the IDF did not explain, Hiram’s future IDF career options are still frozen at this time, with no set date for when that issue will be resolved."

General Barak however his file now having a "flagging" action. His personnel file will be under serious review until all matters fully resolved. Flagging normally an impediment to serious career advancement.

“flag” is an abbreviated term used to describe the initiation or removal of a suspension of personnel actions. When a Soldier’s status changes from favorable (meets the standard) to unfavorable (fails to meet the standard), a flag is initiated immediately. Likewise, when a Soldier’s status changes from unfavorable to favorable, the flag must be removed immediately." - USA  AR 600-8-2, 

General Barak  apparently "out of the woods" but not so totally 100 % so!

"out of the woods : No longer in danger or dealing with a particular difficulty, though not entirely resolved. Usually used in the negative"

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Directive.

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The Fog of War:  "In a military context, it is the uncertainty in situational awareness experienced by participants in military operations. This uncertainty arises from the lack of complete and accurate information about one’s own capability, adversary capability, and adversary intent during an engagement, operation, or campaign."  [AI generated]

Alleged use of the Hannibal Directive by the Israeli military during the Gazan War confirmed?

1. "IDF Ordered Hannibal Directive on October 7 to Prevent Hamas Taking Soldiers Captive"

From https://www.haaretz.com  |   Yaniv Kubovich   |  Jul 7, 2024 | archived.

"There was crazy hysteria, and decisions started being made without verified information': Documents and testimonies obtained by Haaretz reveal the Hannibal operational order, which directs the use of force to prevent soldiers being taken into captivity, was employed at three army facilities infiltrated by Hamas, potentially endangering civilians as well"

"Gaza Division operations and airstrikes in the first hours of October 7 were based on limited information. The first long moments after the Hamas attack was launched were chaotic. Reports were coming in, with their significance not always clear."

2. "Who Is Barak Hiram, the IDF General Who Ordered Tank Fire on a Kibbutz Home With 13 Hostages Inside?"

From www.haaretz.com/israel-news  |  Hilo Glazer  | 31/5/24.

"Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram gave the most controversial order during the October 7 battles: to fire a tank shell at a Kibbutz Be'eri house where Hamas terrorists held hostages. Conversations with people who know the daring, hawkish officer reveal a person who defies stereotypes. Is this the new face of the IDF?"

This General Barak exercising his command authority as he perceived during the events of 7 October. Friendly fire resulting in the deaths of Israeli military personnel and civilians alike. I consider this a Fog of War type incident a response to exigencies of the moment that required SOMETHING be done.

"exigency: noun - An urgent situation. A situation requiring extreme effort or attention."

General Barak I expect to be a scapegoat? The fall-guy that is going to take a lot of blame more than likely not deserved!

"Scapegoating is the practice of singling out a person or group for unmerited blame and consequent negative treatment"

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Warming/Cooling.

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“It’s impossible to rest, and my friends and I have had sleepless nights, despite knowing the disadvantage that imposes on us.”

Warming tents I have heard of. Cooling tents I not have heard of.

Read and understand within context of the previous blog entry!

"Soldier goes public, reveals unlikely IDF threat"

 From https://www.israelnationalnews.com | Jul 2, 2024.

"Public appalled to hear reports from frontline soldiers."

An IDF soldier made waves after triggering a global movement . . . combatting widespread fatigue in the IDF. With the Israeli sun burning overhead, the army tents become overheated, making proper rest impossible. The frightening reality is that soldiers in battle are less than 100% alert.

"A movement was created to sponsor air-conditioning units to be installed in army tents. The public was appalled to hear about army living conditions and stepped up to give soldiers much-needed relief from the heat."

Before there was the Gazan Conflict there was the Winter War of 1940. Finnish troops an important part of their regimen able to take refuge in a warming tent. Contributing to combat effectiveness and better morale among the troops.

"Finnish Military Tents: During the Winter War, the Finnish military used heat-able shelters, known as 'half-platoon tents'. These tents were equipped with lightweight sheet metal stoves that could keep the tent warm even in extremely cold temperatures. The tents were designed to be lightweight and portable, making them easy to transport and set up in the field."  [AI generated]

This for heat, this for cold! Answer can be found!

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Four-Square.

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Herewith a slightly edited version of a blog entry from 2014.

Thanks to the Sheldon Adelson Internet news letter:

"Redeployment serves Israel well"  

Source Israel Hayom | article by Maj. Gen. (ret.) Yaakov Amidror | 2014.

Israel having a definite advantage over Hamas. Israeli troops able to better sustain a level and tempo of combat than the Hamas combatant. That Israeli troop however not immune to needing a period of rest and resupply. 

 "The conscripted army has shouldered most of the war effort, with the reserves serving in a supportive role. The younger troops will be the ones who go into Gaza in the event of a wide-scale ground invasion. Thus, to better prepare for such a contingency, it made sense to withdraw the troops and let them rest, resupply and recharge. Israeli troops would have to be at the top of their game if they were to endure a protracted campaign."

This reminds me of a g2mil web site article from way back when.

"The Calamity of Urban Warfare"

Combat arms units at the level of battalion, regiment, able to sustain a high level and tempo of combat efficiency by using what is best called the square of four-square deployment.

"Readers must familiarize themselves with these subtopics to understand the concepts discussed in this chapter. These articles are linked within this chapter, but it may be easier to read them in advance."

     

"In the Pacific, US Marine Corps assaults into island fortifications taught them to develop a rotational system.  The basic model is the infantry battalion square; two companies forward, two behind them, with the battalion headquarters and support elements in the middle.  Two rifle companies fight and advance for 48 hours, then the two rear companies move forward to relieve them in place, fatigued troops to the rear."

Four-Square allowing for combatants:

* Eat hot food.

* Go to the toilet.

* Sleep.

Two to three days of continuous combat a maximum beyond which efficiency of a unit declines steeply. Better the four-square system to maintain an edge over the adversary. Better for the troops, better for the mission!!

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Ripper D9.

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Israeli combat D9 bulldozer ripper not at work! 

Cemeteries Gaza bodies exhumed by D9 bulldozer but with one exception!

"Gaza's British cemeteries are the only ones Israel isn't destroying"

https://www.middleeasteye.net | By Abubaker Abed | 26 June 2024.

"While Palestinian graveyards have been destroyed, two historic British cemeteries remain intact"

"In the Gaza Strip there are two cemeteries that contain the remains of British soldiers, most of whom died fighting in World War One, a few of whom died in World War Two."

"Owned by the UK-based Commonwealth War Graves Commission, they are known locally as the British graveyards, and are regarded as a major cultural and archaeological site in the Palestinian enclave."

"Adorned by bushes and surrounded by tall cypress trees and a low wall against which various flowers are in bloom in a calm atmosphere, hundreds of Gazans have for years visited them to relax."

I have an intuitive and probably correct explanation of what is occurring with these Gazan cemeteries. The Israeli military searching for the remains of hostages as taken prisoner [2023] and having perished while in Hamas captivity. Also less than a handful of Israeli in prior years for unspecified reasons wandering into the Gaza Strip and disappearing.

See the Battle of Gaza, the Great War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_Gaza

See prior blog entries the exhumation of Gaza cemeteries and the role of the CAT D9 bulldozer:

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/01/cemeteries.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/01/cat-d9.html

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Adjustment.

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A done deal? Light at the end of the tunnel?

The devil as usual is in the details

Cease fire and hostage/prisoner exchange the Gazan War.

In chronological order:

1. "Report details Israel’s deal proposal, including ‘permanent’ cessation of hostilities before all hostages return"

By MICHAEL BACHNER 10 June 2024

"Channel 12 news publishes extensive details of what it says is Israel’s May 27 proposed hostage and ceasefire deal to Hamas, without citing sources or saying how it obtained it."

2. "Israel says it’s studying latest Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal"

From Times of Israel | By JACOB MAGID and TOI STAFF 3 July 2024.

"Senior Israeli official says terror group’s updated proposal gives more room for a possible agreement but stresses gaps still significant, suggests Netanyahu’s office harming talks"

3. "Israel sends delegation to renewed hostage-truce talks in Doha on Hamas proposal"

From https://www.timesofisrael.com | By LAZAR BERMAN and TOI STAFF | 4 July 2024.

"In phone call, Biden tells Netanyahu he welcomes the ‘effort to close out the deal’; Mossad chief David Barnea reportedly heading up team departing for Doha"

4. "U.S. sees major breakthrough in Israel-Hamas talks, senior administration official says"

From Reuters through Ha'aretz | 4 July 2024. 

"Hamas made a significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, a senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday, expressing hope that it would lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent cease-fire."

Three-stage plan to end the Gazan War with a cessation of hostilities, exchange of hostages/prisoners AND a total withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.

I would fully expect this to be considered as a loss for the Israeli side. Hamas not eliminated but active, alive and well able to reconstitute AND even as we speak reconstituting!

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F & S.

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F & S - Feral and stray. The Gazan War.

Dog the PTSD military dimension.

"'We assume dogs coming to us have undergone very harsh training in Gaza, involving starvation, beatings, and being fenced off,' . . .  'Some dogs arrived with severe traumas also resulting from the explosions. We had a dog that was afraid of any small noise. We had dogs that were shot and burned. Some dogs were very aggressive in levels we weren’t familiar with here'" - Inbal Kesem.

"Israeli farm rehabilitates stray dogs found in Gaza"

https://www.ynetnews.com  | by Alexandra Lukash.

"Shanti Farm manager Inbal Kesem says most dogs brought back from the Strip are aggressive and usually euthanized but says they should be given another chance"

"The Shanti Farm provides rehabilitation for stray dogs found in Gaza. IDF soldiers fighting in Gaza often encounter stray dogs during their operational activities and many have been brought to Israel, but some are very aggressive and are often euthanized. Now some seek to give these dogs a second chance and rehabilitate them."

Important here to be able to differentiate between stray and feral dogs. The former previously habituated in some form to human. The latter dogs once domesticated and now gone wild no longer habituated to humans. Most of these hounds running loose are of the tame and now stray category?

"habituate: verb - transitive verb - 1. to make used to something : ACCUSTOM."

Dogs whether stray or feral running loose a danger. Carry disease, messy eaters leaving scraps of food all over the place attracting additional diseased scavenger animals.

Humans when confronted by a pack of strays in peril! Dog especially those that have CONSUMED human flesh as I strongly suspect the case Gaza.

I cannot help but notice that some of these dogs apparently in a process of devolution. Reverting to the true original form of the ancient canine type.

"It would take several generations for the breeds to blend into a generic type similar to the dhole, pariah or dingo."

See previous blog entries animals in context of the Gazan War:

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/06/froggie.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2023/12/f-f.html

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Katz WMD.

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"If we understand that there is an existential danger here, and that Iran, Yemen, Syria, Iraq and all the countries of the Middle East decide that it is time to settle against us, I understand that we have the capabilities to use doomsday weapons," - Katz.

Opacity with ambiguity! Israel the atomic bomb but perhaps much more?

"'We have capabilities to use doomsday weapons,' says expert concerning regional war"

"Yair Katz revealed Israel's capability to combat Iran with doomsday weapons, highlighting international intelligence support and successful defense against an Iranian attack."

From https://www.jpost.com | By ANNA BARSKY  |  JUNE 29, 2024. 

"Yair Katz, Chairman of the Israel Aerospace Industries Workers' Council, revealed at an event in the city of Yehud-Monosson on Saturday that Israel has a weapon that could combat Iran, Maariv reported."

FOR DECADES IT HAS BEEN ASSUMED THE ISRAELI POSSESSES A STOCKPILE OF ATOMIC WEAPONS AND A WILLINGNESS TO USE IF NECESSARY. CALLED THE SAMSON OPTION.

To what extent the Israeli also has their disposal and are also ready to use chemical/biological/radiological munitions I cannot say.

Let me suggest also the American graphite bomb. Can destroy an electric grid system. Without electricity a modern society will quickly revert to a more primitive existence as was lived 1,000 years ago. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphite_bomb

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Entertain.

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More grand strategy the Gazan War.

Options being considered. Soup to nuts type stuff. None of it palatable at this stage.

"From civilian ‘bubbles’ to Arab coalitions, Israel said weighing Gaza post-war schemes"

"WSJ reports Netanyahu entertaining plan that would see Palestinian civilians kept in humanitarian safe zones while IDF continues fight against Hamas"

From https://www.timesofisrael | By TOI STAFF 6/29/24.

"Israeli and American officials are weighing competing proposals for a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, though progress on the plans is being held up by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to seriously consider the issue until the offensive against Hamas ends."

Plans, programs, projects, propositions, recommendations, schemes.

What is to be done in Gaza in the aftermath of the war?

At this exact juncture five options having already being suggested or proposed.

As to what the five options are the devoted reader to the blog will have to peruse the entire article.

An impediment, PM Netanyahu his unwillingness to consider grand strategy until Hamas totally defeated?

George Marshal during WW2 3 1/2 years in advance having begun the planning of grand strategy with regard to the outcome of the war and consequences as anticipated.

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Froggie.

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“Those who are cruel to animals and abuse them are displaying patterns of behavior that will eventually lead them to harm humans as well. Causing suffering of animals is not about animals alone, but rather an expression of human dignity, consideration of the feelings of others, protection of animals, and the sanctity of life in general."

Israeli military man behaving badly? Frog cooked alive in a microwave oven!

"Comm. service and demotion: punishment for soldier who heated frog to death in microwave"

From https://www.israelnationalnews.com |  Jun 26, 2024.

"Military court judges determined that ‘the defendant inflicted unnecessary suffering on the animal,’ and sentenced him to community service, payment of a fine of NIS 1,500 [about $ 400 USD] and demotion to the rank of private."

Event occurring in March 2023. Community service in lieu of four months in prison + fine! Sounds like a fair punishment to me!

If all you have to worry about from your military personnel is the rare odd type that kills a frog in a microwave over you really don't have much to worry about. I guess that would be the positive perspective.

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Yah-ear.

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Yair Netanyahu son of Benjamin the Israeli Prime Minister now out of favor? Security detail to be down-graded, but not so excessively so?

 "Shin Bet recommends replacing security detail for Yair Netanyahu - report"

"The Shin Bet recommended replacing its security detail for Yair Netanyahu with personnel from the Prime Minister's Office due to higher threat levels faced by other ministers."

https://www.jpost.com | By JERUSALEM POST STAFF | JUNE 23, 2024. 

"The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) has recommended replacing its security detail for Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with security personnel from the Prime Minister’s Office."

"This recommendation was disclosed during a meeting of the Advisory Committee for the Protection of State Symbols held on June 9, as reported by KAN on Sunday."

Yair his relatively comfortable exile living in Miami, FLA, USA continues. Security detail personnel needed for higher-ranking Israel governmental personalities. But suitable replacement has been found!

Yair his living in "comfortable exile" a source of irritation to many in Israel I gather.

See all previous blog entries the topic Yair:

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/02/yair-iii.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/02/yair-ii.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2023/10/yair.html

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Anticipation.

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Everyone making ready! Northern Israel and Lebanon under alert!

Something big brewing!

 1. "Israel prepares for 'mass burials' in the north ahead of Lebanon operation"

https://www.middleeasteye.net |  By MEE staff | 20 June 2024.

"As tensions escalate with Lebanon, an Israeli minister confirms that mass casualties are anticipated ahead of the conflict"

Even as we speak graves being dug? Blood donations drive - cadavers being skinned- hospital beds being prepared? All a sign of further and escalating war.

2. "US signals to Hezbollah it will back Israeli offensive, as frustration with Gaza ceasefire grows"

https://www.middleeasteye.net/ | By Sean Mathews | 19 June 2024. 

"Amos Hochstein's 'blunt' message to Lebanese mediators may be a move to get Hezbollah to sway Hamas on Gaza ceasefire"

3. "Thousands of citizens leave Lebanon: How Israel's attack will take place and how Hezbollah will react - The US commitment"

https://warnews247 | Alexandros Boufesis info@warnews247.gr | 22.06.2024. 

"Americans warned of imminent war within three weeks"

"Thousands of citizens leave Lebanon: How Israel's attack will take place and how Hezbollah will react - The US commitment"

"On June 20, Republican Senator Marco Rubio, who is also Vice-Chair for the Senate Intelligence Committee, sounded the alarm, saying that 'a very dangerous war is simmering in Middle East, between Israel and Hezbollah' with Iran's involvement on the horizon."

4. "Report: Canada preparing to evacuate 45,000 citizens from Lebanon as war fears grow"

https://www.timesofisrael.com | By TOI STAFF |  22 June 2024.

"Canada’s FM [Joly] said to tell Israeli FM [Katz] in tense conversation that Ottawa making plans for unprecedented operation; Katz urges Ottawa to pressure Iran into reining in proxy Hezbollah"

Hezbollah best light infantry in the world! Possessing more firepower than medium-sized powers such France or Great Britain! No where in Israel will be safe! Dimona included?

Beware everyone!

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Suspended.

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 Accusation - blame - fault-finding

See previous blog entry Unit 8200.  https://tinyurl.com/y9pz2e42

1. "High Court orders state comptroller to suspend October 7 probe into IDF, Shin Bet"

"Justice Gila Canfy-Steinitz says ruling based on classified opinions written by security agencies"

From  https://www.timesofisrael.com |  By JEREMY SHARON | 16 June 2024  https://tinyurl.com/22e26shk

"The High Court of Justice issued an interim order on Sunday instructing State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman to suspend any aspects of his investigation into the failings relating to the October 7 Hamas attacks that deal with the IDF and the Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency."

2. "Assailing military, Yair Netanyahu claims ‘treason’ in leadup to October 7 attack"

“What are they trying to hide? If there was no treason, why are they so afraid for external and independent parties to check what happened?” - Yair Netanyahu

From By TOI STAFF | 17 June 2024  |  https://tinyurl.com/598rjvjv

"Reacting to High Court order to suspend probe into IDF, PM’s son cites reports of warnings and consultations before Hamas attack, says father was kept in the dark"

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son Yair tore into the military on Monday, citing the High Court of Justice’s interim order instructing the state comptroller to suspend any aspects of his probe into the failings relating to October 7 that deal with the Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet."

Prime Minister Benjamin N. afraid his career and reputation forever going to be sullied by events of 7 October. Yair the son too not have access to the very top going to be a big impediment in his future life.

See all previous blog entries the topic Yair:

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2023/10/yair.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/02/yair-ii.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/02/yair-iii.html

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Paratroopers III.

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“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me"

Even best of the best Israeli soldiers caught napping literally.

During Roman times a soldier found sleeping while on guard duty would be punished by death.

First before 7 October:

1. "Unusual incident at IDF base: Arabs steal machine gun while soldiers are sleeping"

From  https://www.israelnationalnews.com |  Sep 1, 2023 |   https://tinyurl.com/tefeh4av

"IDF investigating incident in which a MAG-type machine gun was stolen while soldiers who were supposed to be guarding it fell asleep."

"Bedouin Arabs stole a MAG-type machine gun from soldiers who were sleeping during training at the IDF base in Tze'elim, located in southern Israel."

"A preliminary investigation of the incident found that the soldiers were supposed to be guarding a vehicle on which the machine gun was mounted but fell asleep, and a number of Bedouin thieves who were waiting for the appropriate time, took the weapon and fled the scene with it."

Second after 7 October:

2. "Serious security breach at IDF base in southern Israel"

From https://www.israelnationalnews.com |   Jun 19, 2024 |  https://tinyurl.com/3m5nb62f

"Two Arabs, one of whom was in Israel illegally, worked at an IDF base in southern Israel - and stole a weapon from the staff living quarters."

"The State Prosecutor has filed an indictment with the Be'er Sheva District Court against two Arabs suspected of stealing weapons from a military base."

"According to the indictment, Yousef Abu Arar of Ar'ara and Amar Mohammed Miata worked in a military base, and stole weapons from it. Abu Arar served as a secondary contractor in a sealing company which provides services to the IDF. About a month ago, Abu Arar and Mohammed - who is in pre-1967 Israel illegally - worked at a Paratroopers Brigade base in southern Israel."

You would have thought that discipline and awareness among all Israeli units would have been brought to the highest level of readiness subsequently to events as transpired on 7 October. But evidently not. And among elite units no better than before!

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Unit 8200.

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If true, going to be recriminations about this forever in Israel.

"3 weeks before Oct. 7, IDF Gaza Division warned of Hamas plan to attack, take 250 hostages"

From Times of Israel ^ | 6/17/24 | TOI Staff | the tip from Freeper |  https://tinyurl.com/4a4t869d

"A document put together within the IDF’s Gaza Division less than three weeks before October 7 warned that Hamas was training for a large-scale invasion of Israel during which hostages would be taken en masse, according to an Israeli television report Monday. The document by Military Intelligence’s Unit 8200 was circulated on September 19 and was reportedly brought to the attention of at least some senior intelligence officials, but ignored."

UNIT 8200 ISRAELI SIGNAL INTELLIGENCE AND EAVESDROPPING ORGANIZATION REPUTED TO HAVE GLOBAL REACH!  https://tinyurl.com/53ze5tn5

See reputedly the Israeli appreciation of Hamas intent as determined best as be by Unit 8200.  https://tinyurl.com/5dsw8es2

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Trebuchet.

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Good enough to go but consider this to be extreme? Mainly this is for graphics and foreign consumption? Attention getting?

"Israeli Troops Mocked After Exhausted IDF Turns To Trebuchet To Stop Hezbollah Attacks | Watch"

Thanks the You Tube post courtesy Times Of India |  Jun 13, 2024 |  https://tinyurl.com/zeu9f6tw

"A video has gone viral showing Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) using a medieval trebuchet to launch fireballs at Hezbollah positions along the Lebanon border. This unexpected tactic, reminiscent of ancient warfare, has sparked both amusement and criticism online. Watch for the full story and reactions."

The trebuchet in the form as recognized only a weapon used from the time of the Crusades?  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebuchet

"In 2024, the IDF used a trebuchet to hurl flaming projectiles into Lebanon. The goal was to burn down the thicket that grew alongside the border wall between Israel and Lebanon, so it couldn't be used as cover by Hezbollah troops"

coolbert.

Buffer.

This is coolbert:

"All along the watchtower

Princes kept the view

While all the women came and went

Barefoot servants too

Outside, in the distance

A wildcat did growl

Two riders were approaching

The wind began to howl" - B. Dylan. 

"Israel building watchtowers and outposts in Gaza in sign of post-war ambitions"

GRAND STRATEGY ISRAEL THE GAZAN WAR? 

To a degree already being implemented even while hostilities continue.

"Israel says it is building 'temporary' structures in Gaza. Palestinians believe they are here to stay"

From https://inews.co.uk | By Kieron Monks | June 5, 2024 |  https://tinyurl.com/mth56r2f

"Satellite imagery shows that as the Israeli military has reduced much of Gaza to ruins, it is also building watchtowers, outposts and roads across the occupied territory, offering possible clues over its post-war vision."

"The army’s engineers have been constructing extensive infrastructure, while razing Palestinian land and property to clear space for the development, and creating a 'buffer zone' that stretches around the enclave’s perimeter."

"The most significant new landmark is the Netzarim Corridor, a highway cutting through the center of the Strip, from Israeli territory to the coast, which has been under development throughout the war."

Grand strategy defined rather loosely but normally includes: * Harnessing the entire resources of a nation for a war effort. * Bringing allied forces into the fray on your side. * Planning for the end/aftermath of the war.

coolbert.