THE IMPACT OF THE OCTOBER 7TH ATTACK BY HAMAS TOWARDS ISRAEL'S NATIONAL SECURITY DOCTRINE (2023-2024)

Abstract

The focus of this research is to indicate what is the cause of the failure of Israel’s National Security Doctrine in the October 7

th,2023 Attack, this research indicates that the Fundamental Principles of Israel’s National Security Doctrine are ineffective in predicting the attack by Hamas in October 7th

, 2023. In retrospect, it is important to use the qualitative method in this research by analyzing Israel’s National Security Doctrine, the definition, and the implementation of the Fundamental Principles in Israel National’s Security Doctrine during the October 7th, 2023 Attack, using qualitative sources (such as journals, books, and reports). This is to asses the resilience of Israel’s National Security Doctrine and the failure of the Fundamental Principles of Israel’s National Security Doctrine during and prior to the attack by Hamas on October 7th

,2023. Given the failure of Israel’s National Security Doctrine and the failure of the Fundamental Principles of Israel’s National Security Doctrine, there is a need for revision or update in Israel’s National Security Doctrine.