From Declaration to State: IDF Generals in a Special Podcast for Independence Day

In honor of Independence Day 2023, celebrating 75 years to the State of Israel, INSS convened a panel of experts to discuss Israel’s Declaration of Independence, which while signed 75 years ago, continues to have much influence over us – particularly in these days, weeks, and months.

In this podcast, INSS Managing Director Maj. Gen. (res.) Tamir Hayman; former Israel Security Agency head Maj. Gen. (ret.) Ami Ayalon; and former Commander of the General Staff Corps Maj. Gen. (res.) Gershon Hacohen discuss with INSS senior researcher Dr. Idit Shafran Gittleman how the values in the Declaration of Independence are reflected in Israel’s security concept, the IDF identity, and decision making processes in the security establishment. The participants will try to clarify whether and how the events regarding the judicial overhaul influence these issues, and if we in Israel can truly identify the path we have chosen to take.