The Israeli military has announced significant reforms to its intelligence training, making Arabic language and Islamic cultural studies mandatory for all intelligence personnel. This change follows intelligence failures before the October 2023 attacks and aims to ensure future commanders are fluent in Arabic and knowledgeable about Islamic culture. Soldiers in technological and cyber roles will now also receive this training, with a focus on regional dialects and authentic instruction from community experts. The reforms include reopening a department dedicated to Arabic and Middle Eastern studies, marking a major cultural shift within Israeli intelligence.