Annie Blank

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable before You, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. The decision to enter political life in Israel is probably the worst decision I can make strategically, personally, financially and mentally. Who needs this? Who wants this? And this is even before the cynicism and the venom that are destined to be poured out, and long before the propaganda machines begin to grind my name into tiny gravel. To be honest, I am also exhausted. For...

Yair's compelling and thought-provoking video titled "Israel’s New Way of War" , Dr. Yair Ansbacher challenges the prevailing doctrines of military engagement that have shaped Israel’s defense posture. His insights trace not only where we went wrong—but also how we can recalibrate for the future. Deconstructing Outdated Military Doctrine Dr. Ansbacher argues that Israel’s recent strategic path—marked by reliance on deterrence, technological superiority, and cautious restraint—is itself a...

The Hidden Ideology of Avoidance In המצביאים , Dr. Yair Ansbacher unveils a disturbing trend: Israeli military thinking has quietly shifted to a posture of restraint— “there’s nothing worth sacrificing for.”  This creeping ethos of inaction, he argues, has left the nation vulnerable by default. From Survival to Strategy of Sidestepping Ansbacher’s perspective suggests that the challenges seen on October 7 weren’t unexpected—but predictable outcomes of a doctrine that avoided escalation at...