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
• Very low casualty ratio

Prepare for Defense

• A small standing army with an early warning capability, regular air force and navy
• An efficient reserve mobilization and transportation system

Move to Counter-Attack

• Multi-arm coordination
• Transferring the battle to enemy's territory quickly
• Quick attainment of war objectives