Deterrence strategy has formed an important pillar of the Israeli security concept. Tel Aviv has relied heavily on the deterrence force in its dealings with the Palestinian resistance factions.
Israeli political analysts agree that the sudden attack launched by Hamas on the “Gaza envelope” settlements and Israeli towns in the south reflects the failure of the deterrence policy against Hamas. Israel’s security identity, which it has always prided itself on, was shattered on October 7th, says Dr. Dan Dan.