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Netanyahu Unveils New Security Doctrine, Vows to Topple Iran's Regime
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a new national security doctrine for Israel, shifting the country's strategic focus from containment and defense to preemptive offense. Formulated in the wake of the October 7, 2023 attacks, the updated doctrine outlines ten guiding principles to address emerging threats, including precision missiles, drones, cyber warfare, and international delegitimization.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a new national security doctrine prioritizing preemptive offense over containment.
- 02Netanyahu declared that Israel's objective is to topple the Iranian regime and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- 03The Prime Minister announced an allocation of approximately 450 billion shekels to expand Israel's defense capabilities and munitions manufacturing.
- 04Netanyahu stated that Israel is prepared to act independently if necessary to achieve its security goals.
- 05The updated doctrine was prompted by the October 7, 2023 attacks and developed alongside the National Security Council.
- 06Netanyahu acknowledged strategic disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Turkey.
- 07A security review requiring the vetting of security teams is underway following the Fly Dubai incident.
Netanyahu identified Iran as the primary threat, declaring that Israel's objective is now to topple the Iranian regime and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. He emphasized that Israel is prepared to act independently to achieve its security goals. To support these capabilities, Netanyahu announced an allocation of approximately 450 billion shekels for future defense, aiming to expand domestic munitions manufacturing and technological superiority.
The new doctrine, developed over several months with the National Security Council, represents a significant departure from Netanyahu's 2018 security strategy, which had favored containment. The Prime Minister also addressed regional dynamics, acknowledging disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Turkey, and criticized Russia's cooperation with Iran. Additionally, Netanyahu noted that a security review is underway following the Fly Dubai incident, requiring the vetting of security teams.
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