SECURITY DOCTRINE
Basic Points
Israel cannot afford to lose a single war
Defensive on the strategic level, no territorial ambitions.
Desire to avoid war by political means and a credible deterrent posture.
Preventing escalation.
Determine the outcome of war quickly and decisively.
Combating terrorism.

The Operational Level
Defensive Strategy - Offensive Tactics
Prepare for Defense
A small standing army with an early warning capability, regular air force and navy
An efficient reserve mobilization and transportation system.

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Move to Counter-Attack
Multi-arm coordination.
Transferring the battle to enemy's territory quickly
Quick attainment of war objectives.
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Capabilities
Intelligence
High capability to destroy mobile targets
Long-range capabilities
[i]Anti-missile defense[/i]
All-weather and low-visibility capabilities
Advanced training systems
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Main Areas of Activity
Continuous high state of readiness for war
Anti-terrorist warfare
Combating terrorism by Palestinian rejectionist groups
Building the armed forces for the future battlefield