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First Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
Why Israel wants its military intelligence to study Islam and learn Arabic
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has made it mandatory for all soldiers and officers in the intelligence unit to undergo training in Arabic and Islamic Studies. The decision comes after major intelligence failures linked to the events of October 7, 2023. The programme will also include lessons in Houthi and Iraqi dialects read more The IDF's Intelligence Directorate is making major changes to its Arabic and Islamic Studies training. Reuters/File Photo The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has made it compulsory for every soldier and officer in the intelligence unit to be trained in Arabic and Islamic Studies. By the end of next year, all members of AMAN, which is the Hebrew short form for Israel's Military Intelligence Directorate, will be trained in Islamic Studies. Half of them will also receive training in Arabic. ALSO READ | '1 in 5 children in Gaza City is malnourished': Where's the food aid? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This decision has been issued by AMAN head Major General Shlomi Binder. But why has the order been issued? Let's find out: Why Israel made Arabic, Islam studies mandatory for military The IDF's Intelligence Directorate is making major changes to its Arabic and Islamic Studies training, The Jerusalem Post reported. The move comes after major intelligence setbacks linked to the events of October 7, 2023. The aim is to make future commanders fluent in Arabic and knowledgeable about Islamic culture, helping them analyse situations more effectively. Speaking to the newspaper, Doron Kadosh, the military correspondent for Israel's Army Radio, said a new department will be set up to focus on Arabic and Islam teaching. The aim is to help language analysts better understand local variations and cultural subtleties. Reuters/File Photo The training will also cover the Houthi and Iraqi dialects. As part of the changes, the army also plans to restart the Telem. Notably, this programme previously supported Arabic and Middle Eastern education in Israeli middle and high schools but was closed six years ago due to funding issues. Its closure caused a sharp fall in Arabic learning. Telem had offered pre-military seminars and cultural workshops to help students better understand the Arab world. Now, this training will become a central part of Aman's instruction system. It will start from pre-service stages and continue through advanced officer courses. By next year, all intelligence soldiers, including cyber experts from Unit 8200, will be trained in Islamic studies, and 50 per cent of them will be trained in Arabic, the report said. ALSO READ | Why France has decided to recognise Palestine statehood now The challenges One of the key challenges facing Israeli intelligence in recent years has been the difficulty in interpreting Houthi communications. The issue, the report says, is partly caused by the Houthis' regular use of qat, a mild narcotic plant chewed socially in Yemen and some other Arab regions. It affects clarity of speech, making it harder for intelligence personnel to understand their messages. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In June, an Israeli attempt to assassinate the Houthi military commander reportedly failed because he was at a gathering that focused on qat-chewing, according to the Army Radio. To help with these problems, Aman is starting new courses on Houthi and Iraqi Arabic dialects. The aim is to help language analysts better understand local variations and cultural subtleties. Teachers from those communities have been brought in to provide authentic instruction. A senior Aman official told Army Radio, 'Until now, we haven't been good enough in the areas of culture, language, and Islam. We need to improve in these areas. We won't turn our intelligence officers and soldiers into Arab kids who grew up in a village, but through language and cultural studies, we can instil in them doubt and deep observation.' Israel-Hamas conflict rages on This move comes at a time when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his government is considering 'alternative options' to ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. Both Israel and the United States have pulled back their negotiating teams, creating more uncertainty around future talks. Efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have so far failed. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Experts are warning that Gaza is now on the brink of famine due to Israel blocking food entirely or allowing in only small quantities for months. ALSO READ | Gaza in ruins: How the territory has been reduced to rubble Recently, the number of deaths due to lack of food has increased. Over two dozen countries Western-aligned nations and more than 100 aid and human rights groups have demanded an end to the war. Many have condemned Israel's blockade and criticised a new aid delivery method introduced by Israel. Some of the aid groups said even their own staff are unable to get enough food. At the Patient's Friends Hospital, the main centre treating malnourished children in northern Gaza, more children than ever before are arriving in critical condition. Gaza's Health Ministry said around 80 people have been killed since Thursday night, mostly in airstrikes. Nine of those died while trying to receive aid. With inputs from agencies STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
New directive: Israel makes Arabic, Islam studies compulsory for all intelligence officials; here's why
In a major shift, Israeli military has announced sweeping reforms to its intelligence training, making Arabic language and Islamic cultural studies compulsory for all intelligence personnel, reports Jerusalem Post. The move comes in response to the intelligence lapses that preceded the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. The Israel defence forces (IDF) confirmed that the changes are being led by major general Shlomi Binder, head of the IDF intelligence directorate, also known as Aman. For the first time, soldiers in technological and cyber roles will undergo training in Arabic and Islamic studies. The goal is to ensure that future commanders are fluent in Arabic and get familiar with Islamic culture. All Aman soldiers will be trained in Islamic studies by the end of next year, and half will receive Arabic language instruction, according to Jewish News Syndicate (JNS). These figures represent a significant jump from previous years. 'This is part of a fundamental cultural shift within Israeli intelligence,' Israeli army radio's Doron Kadosh reported. He said a new department will soon be created within Aman to teach Arabic and Islamic studies. Special focus will also be given to regional dialects, including those spoken in Iraq and by the Houthis in Yemen. One challenge the IDF has faced is understanding Houthi communications. According to sources cited by the Jerusalem Post, the use of qat, a mild narcotic commonly chewed in Yemen, has made speech unclear and difficult to decode. In June, an Israeli strike on a Houthi leader reportedly failed because he was attending a qat-chewing gathering. To address such issues, Aman is introducing targeted courses to train language analysts in region-specific dialects. Instructors from relevant communities have been recruited to help provide more authentic instruction. The reforms will also see the reopening of TELEM, a department that once promoted Arabic and Middle Eastern studies in Israeli schools. TELEM was shut down six years ago due to budget cuts, which led to a decline in Arabic education among students. 'Until now, we haven't been good enough in the areas of culture, language, and Islam,' a senior Aman officer told army radio. 'We won't turn our intelligence officers and soldiers into Arab kids who grew up in a village, but through language and cultural studies, we can instil in them doubt and deep observation.'
NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Why Israel Has Made It Mandatory For Military To Study Islam And Learn Arabic
The Israeli Defence Forces have made it mandatory for all soldiers and officers in the intelligence wing to train in Arabic language and Islamic Studies. This initiative comes after an intelligence failure around October 7, 2023, according to the Jerusalem Post. This new addition to the training aims at strengthening the analytical capabilities of the intelligence staff. By the end of next year, 100 per cent of AMAN (the Hebrew acronym for Israel's Military Intelligence Directorate) personnel will be trained in Islamic Studies and 50 per cent of them will undergo Arabic language training. The change has been ordered by AMAN chief - Major General Shlomi Binder. The program will also focus on specialised training in the Houthi and Iraqi dialects as intelligence personnel have faced difficulty in deciphering Houthi communications. According to the report, the use of qat - a mild narcotic plant chewed socially in Yemen and other parts of Arab, affects speech clarity. A senior Aman officer told Army Radio: "Until now, we haven't been good enough in the areas of culture, language, and Islam. We need to improve in these areas. We won't turn our intelligence officers and soldiers into Arab kids who grew up in a village, but through language and cultural studies, we can instill in them doubt and deep observation." The Army Radio's military correspondent Doron Kadosh has said that there will be a new department dedicated to Arabic and Islamic education. Moreover, the IDF has also planned to reopen TELEM, a department dedicated to promote Arabic and Middle Eastern studies in Israeli middle and high schools. Earlier, the department had been closed due to budget constraints, and as a result, the country saw a sharp decline in the number of personnel studying Arabic.
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Israel Makes Learning Arabic And Studying Islam Compulsory For All Intelligence Personnel
Aman is launching new courses on Houthi and Iraqi Arabic dialects, with native instructors onboard to help language analysts grasp region-specific nuances and cultural context The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Intelligence Directorate has announced mandatory training in Arabic language and Islamic studies for all intelligence soldiers and officers. This decision follows recent intelligence failures and aims to significantly enhance the analytical capabilities of its personnel. According to The Jerusalem Post, the IDF Intelligence Directorate is undertaking extensive reforms in its Arabic language and Islamic cultural studies programs, following intelligence failures around October 2023. The initiative is part of a broader overhaul led by Aman chief, Major General Shlomi Binder. AMAN, the Hebrew acronym for Israel's Military Intelligence Directorate, has now made it mandatory for all intelligence personnel, including those in technical roles, to undergo training in either Arabic or Islamic studies. What Is The New Directive? Under the new directive, all intelligence personnel, including those in technical roles, will be required to either learn Arabic or undergo training in Islamic studies. This initiative seeks to ensure that future commanders are fluent in Arabic and have a deep understanding of Islamic culture. By the end of next year, 100 per cent of Aman's personnel will receive training in Islamic studies, and 50 per cent will be trained in the Arabic language. Army Radio's military correspondent Doron Kadosh has revealed plans to establish a new department dedicated to Arabic and Islamic education. The programme will also include specialised training in Houthi and Iraqi dialects, reflecting the intelligence department's growing needs in these regions. Additionally, the IDF plans to reopen TELEM, a department previously responsible for promoting Arabic and Middle Eastern studies in Israeli middle and high schools, which was closed six years ago due to budget cuts. As a result, the number of personnel studying Arabic declined sharply. What Is The IDF's Long-Term Goal? The long-term goal of the IDF is for every brigade and division-level intelligence officer to be proficient in Arabic and possess in-depth knowledge of Islam. This training is being integrated into Aman's primary curriculum, with the aim that 100 per cent of intelligence soldiers, including cyber experts from Unit 8200, will receive training in Islamic studies, and 50 per cent will learn Arabic. This initiative reflects a fundamental cultural shift in Israeli intelligence education. What Challenges Have Been Identified? One significant challenge faced by intelligence personnel is the difficulty in understanding Houthi communication. This issue is partly attributed to the frequent use of khat, a mildly intoxicating plant chewed in Yemen, which affects the clarity of speech. In June, an attempt by Israel to assassinate a Houthi military chief reportedly failed due to this communication barrier. How Will The IDF Address These Challenges? To address this problem, Aman is introducing new courses focused on Houthi and Iraqi Arabic dialects, aiming to familiarise language analysts with region-specific nuances. Instructors from the respective communities have been recruited to provide authentic training. A senior Aman official said, 'So far, we haven't been strong in the areas of culture, language, and Islam, and we need to improve. We're not aiming to turn our intelligence officers or soldiers into Arab villagers, but through focused language and cultural studies, we can equip them with the depth and understanding needed for sharper observation." view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Saba Yemen
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
How did enemy media read scenes of Palestinian resistance handing over three occupation prisoners?
Gaza - Saba: The Palestinian resistance on Saturday succeeded professionally in sending strong messages to the occupation through the banners it hung on a platform to release the three occupation prisoners in Khan Yunis. The enemy media circulated pictures of the platform and interrogated its messages, which came at a level that confirms the extent of the resistance project's roots, its expansion and its ability to absorb its goals. Correspondent of the occupation army radio Doron Kadosh said on Saturday that the Hamas movement hung banners on a platform to release the three prisoners, during which messages were sent that read: "There is no migration except to al-Quds," which is Hamas's response to Trump's plan - "O al-Quds, we are your soldiers," and Hamas's goal is to write a message calling for al-Quds- at the bottom of the platform. He added that Hamas placed a banner reminding them of the events of October 7 that says: "We passed like a ray of sunshine," with pictures of the kibbutzim in the envelope, which were damaged in the attack when Hamas elements stormed them. The Hebrew newspaper "Maariv" reported that the propaganda provided by al-Qassam and al-Quds Brigades in the sixth batch of the exchange is considered a finger in the eye of "Israel". The Hebrew newspaper quoted a weapons expert as saying that "Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants appeared for the first time wearing Israeli army uniforms, noting that in some cases the militants appeared with Tavor (MP5) rifles in their possession, which are used by Israeli elite units." It added, "While US President Donald Trump continues to pressure Egypt and Jordan to accept refugees from the Gaza Strip, and hints at the possibility of using US aid as a means of pressure, Hamas was keen to announce its response to the platform for the release of prisoners in the Gaza Strip: "No immigration except to Jerusalem." The Hebrew website "Walla" indicated that Hamas raises a picture of the prisoner Matan and his mother, Einav Tsang-Oker, on the release platform in Khan Yunis, with the phrase "Time is running out," next to an hourglass. The enemy's media circulated scenes of the Palestinian resistance handing over the three occupation prisoners in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, on Saturday morning. The scenes showed the moment the three prisoners arrived, accompanied by al-Qassam fighters and al-Quds Brigades, and their ascent to the platform to deliver speeches in Hebrew. The pictures showed the spread of elements of al-Qassam Brigades and al-Quds Brigades in Khan Yunis, with security and organizational equipment in the area near the ruins of the house of the martyr Yahya Sinwar. According to "Palestine Online", The resistance displayed a display platform decorated with pictures of its martyred leaders, headed by Mohammed al-Deif and Rafeh Salama, and phrases in Arabic, English and Hebrew, with several phrases through which messages were sent to the "Israeli" occupation, most notably: "We are the soldiers, O al-Quds, bear witness", in addition to pictures of the Gaza envelope settlements that the resistance fighters entered on October 7 and were able to control and capture hundreds of Zionist soldiers, and the phrase "We crossed like a thread of the sun" was in the middle of the pictures. The phrase "No immigration except to al-Quds" also appeared, through which the resistance fighters sent a clear response to US President Donald Trump's statements and proposals to displace Palestinians from Gaza. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
