How Israel Is Rewriting Its Security Doctrine Post-October 7th – i24NEWS Interview

Miri reflects on the ongoing ground campaign in Gaza, explaining that while the IDF is deploying greater force and enhanced intelligence, Hamas remains deeply embedded with defenses built over decades, primarily utilizing underground capabilities and IEDs. She draws a parallel to Hezbollah’s past tactics in Lebanon, noting the cyclical nature of insurgent warfare. Miri discusses a significant shift in Israel’s security doctrine after October 7th, highlighting how Hamas has now become the primary, most complex threat—surpassing even Iran and Hezbollah in immediate impact due to the continued steady IDF casualties and urban combat challenges. She stresses there’s no existing manual for countering entrenched terror in densely populated areas, and while the IDF has adapted, the complexity and cost of urban warfare remain high. Miri concludes, soberly, that Israel is having to write new rules for warfare in this unprecedented scenario.