Israel’s war in Gaza isn’t being fought by ordinary soldiers. It’s being fought by elite combat medics flying into firefights, female scouts spotting threats in advance, engineers clearing tunnels with robots, and cyber units dismantling Hamas from afar.
Essential Questions
- How has the IDF adapted to the unique challenges of modern urban warfare, particularly in Gaza?
- What role does technology play in the IDF’s combat strategy and intelligence gathering?
- How does the IDF balance the demands of mission success with the ethical complexities of civilian environments?
Big Ideas
- Modern conflict requires integrated, specialized units that combine technology, intelligence, and precision in real-time.
- Urban warfare demands adaptation not only in tactics, but in how the IDF responds to hidden threats like tunnels and disguised combatants.
- Each unit, from cyber intelligence to canine detection, plays a critical role in a broader system of interdependent operations.
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