In the wake of the devastating intelligence failures surrounding the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 abductions, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have embarked on a significant overhaul of their intelligence training programs. The IDF’s Intelligence Directorate, known as AMAN, has introduced mandatory Arabic language and Islamic studies training for all personnel, including those in technical and cyber roles, to bolster analytical capabilities and prevent future lapses. This initiative, spearheaded by AMAN chief Major General Shlomi Binder, aims to address critical gaps in cultural and linguistic understanding exposed during the October 2023 attack….