{
  "id": 14676358,
  "title": "Israel’s security doctrine sees Arab states as ‘collections of tribes’, says ex-intelligence chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/israels-security-doctrine-sees-arab-states-as-collections-of-tribes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T11:02:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israels-unwritten-security-doctrine-sees-arab-states-collections-tribes-former-intelligence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel's security doctrine treats Arab states as \"collections of tribes,\" according to a former Israeli military intelligence chief. This unwritten concept, not formally articulated but informing decision-making, posits that peace agreements are merely temporary and deceptive arrangements. Under this viewpoint, striving for peace is considered a \"naïve error,\" akin to the \"conceptzia,\" which critics allege led to Israel's failure to anticipate the 7 October attacks. The former chief argues that this new doctrine fosters instability in Arab states, justifies expanding settlements, and elevates Jewish identity over democratic values.",
  "summary": "Israel’s security doctrine sees Arab states as ‘collections of tribes’, says ex-intelligence chief Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 10/15/2026 - 10:10 Director of Tel Aviv think tank writes that policy since 7 October treats any deal with Israel’s neighbours as 'temporary and deceptive' and peace agreements as 'merely technical' A billboard in Tel Aviv on 26 June 2025 shows Arab leaders with Donald…",
  "key_points": [
    "Israel's security doctrine views Arab states as \"collections of tribes\"",
    "Unwritten concept informs decision-making, views peace as temporary",
    "Fosters instability, justifies settlement expansion, prioritizes Jewish identity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}