New Delhi, July 26 -- The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has announced sweeping changes to its intelligence training, making Arabic language and Islamic Studies mandatory for all its officers in the wing.

The changes come in response to an intelligence failure that occurred around October 7, 2023, the IDF confirmed to The Jewish News Syndicate.

The long-term goal is for future commanders to be fluent in Arabic and well-versed in Islamic culture, significantly strengthening their analytical capabilities.

"We cannot turn the soldiers and officers of the Intelligence Division into Arab children who grew up in the village, but through studying the language and culture, we can instill in them doubt and deep observation," a senior Israeli intel...