Maariv: 53 Years After 1973 War
An article titled "53 Years Since the 1973 War and Israel Has Not Learned the Lesson Yet" highlights the annual remembrance of the October War of 1973. It emphasizes that Israel continues to suffer from failures related to its military readiness and preparedness for sudden war surprises. The article explains that the war was an unexpected and comprehensive surprise attack by Egypt and Syria, and that Israel's performance has significantly deteriorated since that war due to a lack of professionalism and preparedness, leading to ongoing losses and challenges, especially with repeated mistakes of underestimating the enemy's strength. The article affirms that the main reasons for these failures are the decline in professional standards and training, intelligence shortcomings, and the underutilization of previous achievements. It also notes that the lessons learned from the war have not been fully implemented so far, with gaps in readiness affecting Israel’s ability to withstand in critical moments. The article stresses that continuous unpreparedness puts the Israeli military at great risk when facing future threats, and calls for a comprehensive review of the military readiness system and preparedness for potential surprises. It also acknowledges that false optimism and a false sense of security hinder sustainable military development.
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