IDF chief: Israel ‘fundamentally changed its security doctrine’ after Oct. 7

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced on Thursday that Israel has "fundamentally changed its security doctrine" following the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre. Speaking at an event for IDF troops, Zamir stated that the new approach involves "the removal of threats before they materialize," moving away from previous policies of ignoring or containing threats. He emphasized that Israel has been engaged in a prolonged, multi-front campaign for its existence, during which security forces have "removed real existential threats that had been built up against us for years." Zamir also stressed the need to expand the military with more manpower and advanced capabilities, and highlighted the state's obligation to care for all service personnel. The article also notes heightened public demand for ultra-Orthodox enlistment following the October 7 attacks, with the Supreme Court ordering measures against draft evaders, though over 1,000 Haredim have voluntarily enlisted since the conflict began.