Fundamental Delegitimization A Crisis in Israel s National Security

Fundamental Delegitimization: A Crisis in Israel's National Security Doctrine London as a Case Study

Summary: Israel’s National Security Strategi c Surprise Stage 3: Denial Strategi c Surprise Stage 2: Incubation Stage 1: Relevancy Strategi c Surprise Relevancy Gap Main Threat Physical Military Arena Primary IDF main actor

Summary of Last Session IDF responsible for protecting nation Main Arena: Security Deterrence, Early Warning, Decisive Victory Existential Threat Military Synchronized Victories: Need strong foreign affairs establishment New non conventional tactics required. Home Front + Diplomatic also essential Resistance Network focuses on soft underbelly – asymmetric warfare, international arena and home front

Summary of Last Session Attacks on Israel are nothing new Israel’s position vis-à-vis Western Govts remains stable Main Problem: Hasbara / Policy New dynamic – new threat (advancing 1 SS) Increasing threat from Liberal Progressive Elite Commitment to peace & HR vital – but always an outstanding issue (Shebaa Farms Syndrome): Hasbara important but delegitimization is ideology driven

The Delegitimization Network Delegitimization network driven Flat independent non-hierarchical Toronto Brussels Common denominator: consciousness Protocols and Mechanisms Diverse and resilient Networks revolve around hubs driven by catalysts Madrid London לונדון Bay Area en re G d- ce Re an e i Th All

What makes London a hub? Global influence NGO ‘world capital’ Media concentration Academic influence Diplomatic weight English language

Western-based Delegitimization Network Liberal Elite Enhancing trend of 'Pragmatic' One-Staters Red Green Ideological delegitimizers How does such a peripheral movement punch above its weight? The key: Blurring difference bw deleg. & critics Trade unions Judicial Academia, campus Churches Liberalising the arguments Essentialism Coercion only way: en re BDS G d- ce e Lawfare e R ian Branding Israel as Th All Pariah Demonization: IL= apartheid The Threat: Build-up of the One-State Paradigm

The Hamas Network in London European Campaign to end the DSiege of Gaza Palestinian Return Centre Interpal British Muslim Initiative Global Peace and Unity Event Palestinian Forum of Britain Viva Palestina

The Hamas Network in London Existing MB infrastructure Judicial deterrence Lambertism Doctrine Receptive radical left From Fundraising to Politics & Delegitimization

Key Principles: Definitions Narrow Definition of Delegitimization Expand the definition of 'pro-Israel' Negating the Jewish People’s Right to Self Determination Establish community code-of-conduct Negating Israel’s Right to Exist Criticism Delegitimization

It Takes a Network to Fight a Network Any organization can be a catalyst Mobilize Israeli-Diaspora Community Be part of a global network Madrid Shared values allies synagogues Paris Brussels Community centres Johannesburg San Francisco Individuals Formal Jewish institution Toronto

All Instruments of the Orchestra The Committed Right & The Critical Left At Our Grassroots Level

Flat, loosely coordinated response To say that the general must await the commands of the sovereign in such circumstances is like informing a superior that you wish to put out a fire. Before the order to do so arrives, the ashes are cold… (Sun Tzu)

Experimentation at Margins

Drive Wedge b/w Delegitimizers & Liberal Elite Engage with LPE Engage NGO and human rights org Out, name and shame Main Battleground: LPE Develop PR & Branding practices Initiate alternative constructive venues to “do something” Red Green

Wider Tents Open-tent 1: Maximally expand pro-Israel community – Lower threshhold Open tent 2: Flat, loosely coordinated response Open tent 3: From Right to Left: We need 'all instruments of the orchestra‘ Open tent 4: Encourage experimentation taking place at the margins

Additional guidelines for operational strategy Attempt to establish a code of conduct for the Community reg. Israel Bring the network together Prepare an annual calendar of delegitimization events Establish taskforces and assign coordinators for each major arena Focus on comprising Hamas’ presence in London

Reut’s Role • Bring Global Context to Local Experience • Create New Knowledge From On-the-Ground Experiences • Partner With Institutions to Help Redesign Mission, Strategy, and Operational Principles • Connect the Key Stakeholders: the Government of Israel, the Jewish Communities, and the Activists