ABSTRACT
The objective of this plan is to gain control of the areas of the Hebrew state and defend its borders. It also aims at gaining control of the areas of Jewish settlement and concentration which are located outside the borders [of the Hebrew state] against regular, semi-regular, and small forces operating from bases outside or inside the state. This plan rests on the general assumption that during its implementation, the forces of the [British] authorities will not be present in the country. Settlements which because of their geographical location cannot be included in a fixed regional defense plan must be organized into local defense zones. Destruction of villages (setting fire to, blowing up, and planting mines in the debris), especially those population centers which are difficult to control continuously. Bases located in enemy territory which are intended to be temporarily occupied and controlled will be listed among the operational targets for the various brigades.
