Operational Forum in the Southern Command: Lessons From the War and Future Operational Plans

Yesterday (Monday), the Southern Command conducted an operational forum focused on lessons learned. The forum was led by the Commanding Officer of Southern Command, Major General Yaron Finkelman, and attended by the division and brigade commanders involved in the ground operations. The Head of the Operations Directorate, Major General Oded Basiuk, the Commanding Officer of the Ground Forces, Major General Tamir Yadai, and the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Major General Tomer Bar also attended.

The main lessons learned from the fighting so far were presented during the course of the day and a discussion was conducted regarding operational plans for the continuation of the fighting in the Gaza Strip.
The commanders focused on combat techniques, operational discipline, IDF soldiers’ operations, and insights into enemy activity.

A session to learn lessons on fire operations was also held, in conjunction with Israeli Air Force squadron commanders.

The forum was a culmination of the operational learning effort at the Southern Command, led by Brigadier General Guy Levy, ensuring that insights and lessons were provided to operational levels.

Attached is footage from the operational learning forum: https://bit.ly/47UhfJg

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