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Fundamental Delegitimization: A Crisis in Israel's National Security Doctrine

Fundamental Delegitimization: A Crisis in Israel's National Security Doctrine. London as a Case Study. Summary: Israel’s National Security. Strategic Surprise. Stage 3: Denial. Strategic Surprise. Strategic Surprise. Stage 2: Incubation. Main Threat Physical. Stage 1: Relevancy.

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Fundamental Delegitimization: A Crisis in Israel's National Security Doctrine

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  1. Fundamental Delegitimization: A Crisis in Israel's National Security Doctrine London as a Case Study

  2. Summary: Israel’s National Security Strategic Surprise Stage 3: Denial Strategic Surprise Strategic Surprise Stage 2: Incubation Main Threat Physical Stage 1: Relevancy Relevancy Gap Military Arena Primary IDF main actor

  3. Summary of Last Session Synchronized Victories:Need strong foreign affairs establishment IDF responsible for protecting nation New non conventional tactics required. Home Front + Diplomatic also essential Main Arena: Security Deterrence, Early Warning, Decisive Victory Resistance Network focuses on soft underbelly – asymmetric warfare, international arena and home front Existential Threat Military

  4. Summary of Last Session Attacks on Israel are nothing new New dynamic – new threat(advancing 1SS) Israel’s position vis-à-vis Western Govts remains stable Increasing threat from Liberal Progressive Elite Commitment to peace & HR vital – but always an outstanding issue (Shebaa Farms Syndrome): Hasbara important but delegitimization is ideology driven Main Problem: Hasbara / Policy

  5. לונדון The Delegitimization Network Delegitimization network driven Flat independent non-hierarchical Toronto Common denominator: consciousness Brussels Protocols and Mechanisms Diverse and resilient Networks revolve around hubs driven by catalysts Madrid Bay Area The Red-Green Alliance London

  6. What makes London a hub? Global influence NGO ‘world capital’ Media concentration Diplomatic weight Academic influence English language

  7. Western-based Delegitimization Network Trade unions Academia, campus Judicial Churches Red Green Liberal Elite Enhancing trend of 'Pragmatic' One-Staters Ideological delegitimizers How does such a peripheral movement punch above its weight? The key: Blurring difference b\w deleg. & critics Liberalising the arguments Essentialism Demonization: IL= apartheid Coercion only way:BDS The Red-Green Alliance Lawfare Branding Israel as Pariah The Threat: Build-up of the One-State Paradigm

  8. The Hamas Network in London European Campaign to end the DSiege of Gaza Palestinian Return Centre Interpal British Muslim Initiative Global Peace and Unity Event Palestinian Forum of Britain Viva Palestina

  9. The Hamas Network in London Existing MB infrastructure Judicial deterrence Lambertism Doctrine Receptive radical left From Fundraising to Politics & Delegitimization

  10. Key Principles: Definitions Narrow Definition of Delegitimization Negating the Jewish People’s Right to Self Determination Negating Israel’s Right to Exist Expand the definition of 'pro-Israel' Establish community code-of-conduct Criticism Delegitimization

  11. It Takes a Network to Fight a Network Any organization can be a catalyst Mobilize Israeli-Diaspora Community Madrid Shared values allies Be part of a global network synagogues Paris Brussels Johannesburg Community centres San Francisco Individuals Toronto Formal Jewish institution

  12. All Instruments of the Orchestra The Committed Right & The Critical LeftAt Our Grassroots Level

  13. Flat, loosely coordinated response To say that the general must await the commands of the sovereign in such circumstances is like informing a superior that you wish to put out a fire. Before the order to do so arrives, the ashes are cold… (Sun Tzu)

  14. Experimentation at Margins

  15. Drive Wedge b/w Delegitimizers & Liberal Elite Liberal Elite Engage with LPE Main Battleground: LPE Engage NGO and human rights org Out, name and shame Develop PR & Branding practices Initiate alternative constructive venues to “do something” Red Green

  16. Wider Tents Open-tent 1: Maximally expand pro-Israel community – Lower threshhold Open tent 2: Flat, loosely coordinated response Open tent 3:From Right to Left: We need 'all instruments of the orchestra‘ Open tent 4:Encourage experimentation taking place at the margins

  17. Additional guidelines for operational strategy Attempt to establish a code of conduct for the Community reg. Israel Bring the network together Prepare an annual calendar of delegitimization events Establish taskforces and assign coordinators for each major arena Focus on comprising Hamas’ presence in London

  18. Reut’s Role • Bring Global Context to Local Experience • Create New Knowledge From • On-the-Ground Experiences • Partner With Institutions to Help Redesign Mission, Strategy, and Operational Principles • Connect the Key Stakeholders: the Government of Israel, the Jewish Communities, and the Activists

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