Israeli Security Model – Schedule

Traveling through the country over the course of the week, sessions and site visits give a unique look into the security operations of Israel’s most secured facilities and protected environments: government facilities, borders, critical infrastructure and more. Also, the curricula cover many Israeli agencies involved in both local and national security, threat identification and mitigation approaches, emergency preparedness and response capabilities, and innovations in security technology.

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SATURDAY

Reception and Kickoff dinner. Group meets in Hotel Lobby.

SUNDAY

ORIENTATION - Understanding Israel’s Security Environment: Threats, Failures and Resilience

The first day of the Israeli Security Model seminar is designed to provide participants with critical context and orientation. Before exploring the operational practices and site visits throughout the week, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of Israel’s unique security landscape, the challenges it faces, and the methodology it developed to mitigate threats in one of the world’s most hostile environments.

This day sets the stage — confronting the harsh lessons of the October 7th attacks while framing Israel's resilient and adaptive approach to national security.

07:30 - 08:30

Breakfast

08:30 - 10:30

From Success to Failure to Recovery: Lessons from October 7th

Presented by Amotz Brandes – Managing Partner, Chameleon Associates

This session examines one of the most devastating security failures in Israel’s history — the October 7th attack — which exposed systemic weaknesses in intelligence gathering, operational readiness, and threat perception.

Through a detailed analysis, participants will explore universal lessons about organizational blindness, cognitive dissonance, over-reliance on technology, and the price of underestimating a determined adversary.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Understanding the anatomy of a security failure
Identifying operational and intelligence blind spots
The danger of static security models in a dynamic threat environment

10:30 - 12:30

Israel’s Security Doctrine: Regulation, Responsibility, and Methodology

Presented by Amotz Brandes – Managing Partner, Chameleon Associates

This session outlines the regulatory framework that governs security in Israel — a national strategy that bridges government mandates with private sector execution. Participants will learn about Israel’s proactive and threat-oriented approach to security — a methodology applied across critical infrastructure, transportation, commercial sectors, and public spaces.

💡 Topics Include:

The role of the Israeli Police and Security Agency in setting security standards
Behavioral detection and operational profiling as national strategies
The partnership between government regulators and private industry
The integration of intelligence-led security practices across sectors

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 17:00

The Changing Threat Landscape in the Middle East — and Its Global Impact

Presented by Brigadier General (Res.) Shalom Harari

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Shalom Harari will provide a strategic briefing on the evolving threats facing Israel and the broader Middle East in the aftermath of October 7th. The session will address the regional influence of Iran, the role of non-state actors such as Hezbollah and Hamas, and the complex security challenges presented by multi-front warfare.

Harari will connect these regional dynamics to global security trends — including the rise of domestic terrorism, ideological extremism, and hybrid warfare tactics that threaten Europe, North America, and Asia.

💡 Topics Include:

Iran's proxy strategy and regional ambitions
The evolving nature of asymmetric warfare
Lessons for Western democracies facing internal and external security threats
The intersection of geopolitics and domestic security challenges

MONDAY

07:00 - 08:00

Breakfast

09:30 - 12:00

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🛏 Return to Tel Aviv Hotel

TUESDAY

07:30 - 8:30

Breakfast

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WEDNESDAY

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07:30 - 8:30

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