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Lecture for reserve duty soldiers – Defensible borders

Lecture for reserve duty soldiers on Yigal Allon's concept of “defensible borders”

Duration: An hour and a half

This lecture deals with understanding the concept of "defensible borders" as conceived and formulated by Yigal Allon, through a historical and security journey of determining the borders of the State of Israel to the strategic implications of the country's borders today.

We will learn about the process of shaping the borders of the State of Israel in the 20th century and examine them in light of the concept of “defensible borders” and its characteristics: geography, strategic depth, and the regulation of relations with our neighbors. We will delve into the changes and decisions that shaped those borders over the years, and the meanings that emerged from them over time.

The lecture was developed Especially for reserve soldiers who guard the country's borders, with the aim of giving meaning and context to their mission.. The lecture is tailored to the unit's mission by delving into the relevant border, combining political history with contemporary security challenges. In conclusion, we will examine the IDF's achievements in the ”Iron Swords” war andThe significance of this historic campaign in shaping defensible borders for the State of Israel and in keeping its residents safe.

The lecture has four parts:

  • The process of establishing the borders of the Land of Israel before the establishment of the State of Israel
  • The concept of “defensible borders” and its components
  • Expansion on one of Israel's borders: Lebanon / Syria / Jordan / Egypt / Gaza Strip, as requested by the unit.
  • Summary: Understanding the War of Iron Swords and its consequences in various sectors as a historical milestone in the century-long process of shaping the borders of the sovereign Jewish state.

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צילום מסך 2026-03-19 101821
צילום מסך 2026-03-19 101913

Target audience:

יחידות בתעסוקה, בדגש על מערך המילואים

How it works:

lecture

Duration of activity:

An hour and a half
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