Eado Hecht and Eitan Shamir

Dr. Eado Hecht is a researcher at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and a lecturer in the master’s degree program in Security Studies at Bar-Ilan University. Prof. Eitan Shamir is Director of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies.

ARTICLES BY: Eado Hecht and Eitan Shamir

August 11, 2026 12:14 pm

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Was Israel’s War With Iran a Success? The Answer Is Still Unclear

Public discussions of war often resemble commentary after a sporting event. Politicians, journalists, and even military analysts are quick to declare winners and losers, asking...

May 31, 2024 9:54 am

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Israel Needs a Large Army — Not Just Advanced Technology (PART TWO)

For Part One of this article, click here. The offensive fighting in Gaza has drawn the bulk of the IDF’s effort. Meanwhile, approximately 100,000 Israeli citizens...

May 30, 2024 11:16 am

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Israel Needs a Large Army — Not Just Advanced Technology (PART ONE)

What are the lessons for IDF force build-up following the Hamas attack on October 7 and the Iron Swords War? A recent article by Prof....