Date : 7/26/2020 5:46:33 PM
From : "Benzi Zimmerman"
To : "Benzi Zimerman"


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שלום רב

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בהצלחה!


 

צבא מקצועי

 

The first Israeli prime minister and MOD, Ben-Gurion, had a unique vision for the IDF, not only will it be a military with compolsary service   - but it will serve a greater purpose of being a melting pot.

The army (officially known as the Israel Defense Forces or IDF) is a central institution in Israeli society. The majority of Israelis serve in the military, and most men continue to serve in the reserves until middle age. In addition to defending the country against prolonged hostility and violence, the army carries out important social and economic functions, and it serves as a symbol of Israeli strength, efficiency and effectiveness. What impact does the military have on Israeli society? Has Israel become a militarized society due to the army's central role?

The Israeli army is generally perceived as a "nation builder" - a school for national identity and unity. Thus, in addition to its primary role of defense, the army has taken on many other social tasks. Through the "Nahal" (Hebrew acronym for Fighting Pioneering Youth), the army established in outlying and border areas, military settlements that combined farming with regional defense. These settlements were usually founded and maintained by Zionist youth groups that spent time in a more established kibbutz before moving to the new outpost. After an initial period, these outposts were turned over to civilian groups and generally became kibbutzim or moshavim. Many of the Israeli settlements in the Jordan Valley and the Arava were established by the Nahal.

The education offered Israeli soldiers goes beyond the professional training required for the effective execution of military objectives. Much of the army education goes to people who are of marginal military importance: immigrants and disadvantaged Israelis. There are special Hebrew language courses for new immigrants in the army. During their military service, disadvantaged Israelis can acquire basic skills such as reading comprehension and elementary mathematics. In addition, during their regular service, soldiers participate in week-long educational seminars which focus on Jewish history and the history, geography, nature and society of the State of Israel. The army has educational units located at Yad VaShem (main Holocaust museum in Israel) and the Diaspora Museum.

ivilian Influences on the Army: 
The Israeli army is very much a "people's army" and there are many contacts between the IDF and wider society. Soldiers go home regularly - most visit their families and friends at least once a week in addition to longer furlough every three months. On special occasions and especially in the early months of service, parents usually visit their children on the army base. Regular soldiers are given opportunities to call and write home and soldiers in training or on active duty are encouraged to do so. Reservists repeatedly make the transition between army and civilian life. Permanent soldiers in advanced stages of their military service generally cultivate contacts with the civilian world outside in preparation for their second career. Outside experts are brought in for educational seminars and some forms of professional training.

Due to these contacts, there has been considerable civilian influence on army life. No real "barracks sub-culture" has developed in the country. Aside from basic training and certain courses, the atmosphere in the IDF is generally informal. Only the highest officers are referred to as "commander" and everyone else is literally on a first name basis, as in other sectors of Israeli society. Most orders are given as directions, and disagreement and discussion of such directions are not uncommon. Soldiers in command are expected to be able to explain their orders. Once given however, orders are followed. Army dress is functional and simple: there are few insignia, battle decorations or medals. Within certain boundaries, the soldiers' appearance (dress, hairstyle, footware) is affected by broader trends in Israeli fashion. Military ceremonies and rituals are minimal. In recent years, parents have become increasingly active in intervening on behalf of their children with military authorities.

מספר תפקידים כגורמי מקצוע – אך צבא העם כערך בפני עצמו

First, greater emphasis must be placed on the cost of manpower, as it accounts for approximately half of the country’s defense budget. It is impossible to discuss the defense budget and the possibilities of cutting the budget without taking into consideration the component accounting for half of the expenditure. The time has come to address seriously and thoroughly the method of conscription and the mode of service, if only to seek out ways to reduce the defense budget.The second remark pertains to the issue of equality in sharing the burden. Transition to a volunteer army may offer a solution to this problem. No one refers to a problem of sharing the burden with regard to prison guards, police personnel, and nurses, as these are public professions for which recruitment is carried out via market forces. The third remark pertains to the subject of civilian national service, which is typically depicted as an answer to the vexing problem of inequality in haring the burden. However, civilian service is an issue requiring a separate discussion in its own right .In conclusion, military service in Israel suffers from an element of distortion, and using civilian service as a means of solving the problem of inequality in sharing of the burden is only likely to result in further distortion. In addition, we must remain mindful of the fact that civilian service may be detrimental to workers with low income and little education. Today, there are approximately 14,000 people taking part in civilian service in Israel, but if the program begins to accept entire age groups, the expanded scope of the program will cause injury to an entire strata of the population that is currently already living at or under the poverty line.

Freedom fighters versus terrorists – this subject is unexpectedly complex, and in a very strange way depends entirely on the subjective outlook of the definer. The lack of common language, and definition throughout the world creates a challenge too. My most compelling argument will be that freedom fighter do not need to terrorize a population into submission. Freedom fighters aim their actions to change policy, mobilize people and influence – weather by violent or non-violent, legal or illegal actions. On the contrary, terrorists look to change policy or a political stance in violent and terrorizing way aimed to discourse the population, target it and create fear among the population. This completely dictates the actions, the tactics and strategy of the fight. Terrorism occurs, Mr. Museveni said when there is no distinction made between combatants and civilians. The Ugandan president said the actions of terrorists are criminal and must be opposed by all as a matter of principle.

מלחמת לבנון

-        לבנון השניה כמעצב – בעיקר ההבנה כי יהיה ירי למרכז הארץ. העורף בחזית. מהירות ההתלקחות.

-        דחיקת חיזבאללה וחיזוק כוחות יוניפיל במרחב 1701

-        חיזבאללה מורתע – שקט על הגבול. נסראללה בבונקר.

-        הולדה של תהליכים בצה"ל כגון תפיסת הניצחון. 

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MAJOR Benzi Zimmerman 
Head, International Cooperation Desk

IDF Operations Directorate - Plans, Doctrine & Exercises (J3-5/7)

T: +972-3-740-7723 | M: +972-5-42074487 | E: benzi_zimeraman@mail.gov.il