IDF Chief of Staff: 'Lesson of October 7 — IDF must grow, strengthen'

The IDF Chief of Staff said during a meeting with commanders of the Hashmonaim Brigade at the northern border that the October 7 attack taught the military must expand and strengthen its force, according to the IDF Spokesperson.

The IDF Chief of Staff visited the northern border Wednesday for a meeting with commanders of the Hashmonaim Brigade, a reserve unit operating in the sector. He stated that the October 7 attack demonstrated the need for the military to 'grow, strengthen, and become more powerful.' The statement was released by the IDF Spokesperson.

The Zioneer previously reported that Defense Minister Israel Katz made a similar argument on June 18, saying the lesson of October 7 requires the IDF to remain beyond the border and not withdraw from the security zone in southern Lebanon. The Chief of Staff's remarks also come amid ongoing internal discussions about expanding the IDF's force structure and extending mandatory service, as personnel strains have been a central concern for the military leadership.

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• Developing22:19 · 18 JunDefense Minister Katz: 'The lesson of October 7 — IDF must remain beyond the border, not withdraw from security zone'
• Strong19:41 · 8 JulChief of Staff warns IDF on verge of minimal size, no exemption from duty
• Developing13:27 · 29 JunChief of Staff Zamir: IDF has defeated the enemy on all fronts, at strategic crossroads
• Developing12:51 · 5 JulIDF senior official: Army established dozens of new battalions, needs urgent troop surge

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