Itai Shapira
Itai Shapira is a brigadier general in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Reserves, with more than 25 years of service in the Israeli Defense Intelligence (IDI) at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. He is a graduate of the Israeli National Defense College and holds a PhD from the University of Leicester. His book about Israeli National Intelligence Culture was published in 2024, and his forthcoming book will discuss Israeli Defense and Intelligence establishments before and after October 2023.
October 7th, 2023, 06:29 AM. Probably the most tragic day in Israel’s history. A surprise attack conducted by Hamas from the Gaza Strip caught Israel completely off guard. Hamas terrorists [...] More
Strategic intelligence, usually perceived as intelligence supporting the formulation of strategy, has always had limited influence over national security decisions. Leaders in democratic countries, [...] More
