Eran Ortal
Brigadier-General (res.) in the Israel Defense Forces and military theorist, former commander of the IDF Dado Center for Interdisciplinary Military Studies and author of The Battle Before the War, recognized for critique and analysis of IDF transformation and doctrine.
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Oct 20, 2024 • 60min
Eran Ortal, "Battle Before the War: The Inside Story of the IDF's Transformation" (Dado Center, 2023)
Eran Ortal, an Israeli brigadier-general (Res) and military theorist, discusses the evolution of the IDF's strategies in the face of modern conflicts. He emphasizes the need for the military to adapt to changes in technology and societal dynamics. Ortal critiques traditional reliance on deterrence, advocating for innovative approaches to non-state actors like Hezbollah and Hamas. He also delves into the ethical complexities of urban warfare in Gaza and the importance of enhancing military intelligence for better frontline decision-making.
Mar 12, 2026 • 33min
Fine Tuning the OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act Loop to Win the War in Iran
Eran Ortal, former IDF commander and military thinker, explains how modern warfare pushes decision power to the battlefield. He discusses piercing Iran’s defenses, adapting the OODA loop to faster tech, limits of long‑range strikes, and lessons for China contingencies. Short, strategic conversations about decentralization, proxy dynamics, and when military action changes political outcomes.
