Following the intelligence failure that occurred on october 7, 2023, the Israeli Defense Forces have made it mandatory for all soldiers and officers in the intelligence branch to undergo training in Arabic language and Islamic subjects. The israel Defense Forces (IDF) has made it mandatory for all soldiers and officers in the intelligence branch to undergo training in Arabic language and Islamic subjects, the Jerusalem Post reported. This measure has been taken following the intelligence failure that occurred on october 7, 2023.
A new training program aims to strengthen the analytical skills of intelligence officers. By the end of next year, all employees of Israel's Military Intelligence Directorate (AMAN) will receive training in Islamic subjects. And 50 percent of them will undergo Arabic language training. Special training in Houthi and Iraqi language cases is also part of the program. This training is also being provided as intelligence personnel have been facing difficulties in understanding Houthi communications. Reports suggest that the use of a soft drug called 'khat' is widespread in yemen and other parts of the Arab world, which is affecting the speech intelligibility of the people in the region. A senior official from the Directorate of Military Intelligence told army Radio, "So far, we are not good enough in the areas of culture, language, and Islam. We need to improve in these areas." army Radio correspondent Doron Katosh said a new department for Arabic and Islamic studies will be established.

The Israeli army is also reportedly planning to reopen the TELEM department to promote Arabic and Middle Eastern studies in Israeli middle and high schools. The department was closed, citing budget constraints. As a result, the number of personnel who know Arabic has decreased.
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Sowmiya Sriram

25/07/2025 08:11 PM