Ran Baratz

Ran Baratz, a military historian and former senior Israeli official, dives deep into the complexities of the Gaza conflict. He critiques the IDF's 'postmodern' military approach, highlighting issues in operational readiness and officer training. Baratz discusses the challenges of ground combat, intelligence gaps, and the influence of political constraints on military decisions. He also explores the shift from conventional strategies to modern deterrence tactics, raising concerns about the military's evolving doctrine and its impact on achieving decisive victories.