I developed a healthy respect for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and learned much from their successes and setbacks. Some of their experiences were profoundly relevant to us; others, less so. One day, while drawing up the layout for operational planning in the Air Force Command Post, Israeli Air Force Colonel Yaakov Gal objected to having different rooms for the planning teams. I had noticed this arrangement in their command post. He replied that Israelis constantly and loudly argued with one another and needed separate spaces for a bit of quiet. In Singapore's case, we were less boisterous and could do with more debate and interactions.
"Reflections on Singapore-Israel Relations" by George Yeo
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