Defensible Borders Research

Comprehensive analyses by Israel’s foremost security experts on every dimension of defensible borders — from historical foundations to post-October 7 doctrine.

Defensible Borders after October 7:
Topographical Security along the Judea and Samaria Mountain Ridge, Buffer Zones and Demilitarization over Israel’s Northern and Southern Borders

Dr. Dan Diker, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser

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“Defensible Borders” – What It Means: Reflections After the War

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror

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A Defensible Border with the Gaza Strip After October 7

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser

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Defensible Borders for Israel: From Historical Imperative to Post-October 7 Existential Necessity

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Redesigning the Security Space on the Israel–Lebanon Border

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Defensible Borders Are the Floor, Not the Ceiling

Gen. Charles F. “Chuck” Wald, USAF (ret.)

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Defensible Borders Are an American Interest

Brig.-Gen. Ernest C. “Ernie” Audino, U.S. Army (Ret.)

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An Updated Security Doctrine

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Giora Eiland

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Israel’s Right to Maintain and Supervise Security Zones and Demilitarized Areas as Part of its Right to Defensible Borders

Amb. Alan Baker

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The Changes Required in Israel’s Security Concept Following the Failures of October 7

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser

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