In a conversation with Maj. Gen (ret.) Amos Yadlin, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva spoke about the IDF and its readiness for the future. According to Haliva, the new generation of current IDF soldiers are more curious and more understanding than his generation. When asked about the position of women in the IDF, Maj. Gen. Haliva said that most positions are open to women and the IDF is constantly opening more positions for women. This path needs to be continued. He admitted that he did not know where the service of women in armored tanks is headed but the IDF should assess it adequately and in a serious manner. As for Iran’s entrenchment in the region, Maj. Gen. Haliva said that the IDF continues to prevent it in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon and to thwart its support for terrorist groups in Gaza. The IDF is also devoting countless hours to the precision-guided missile threat and is prepared for this. In addition, should the IDF need to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, it will know how to do so. In terms of the Trump plan, Maj. Gen. Haliva stated that the IDF knows how to defend the State of Israel and how to prevent violence, even without the plan. Finally, Maj. Gen. Haliva concluded that Israel will always need a strong military.