An American report reveals: The secret matter that changed the rules of the game in Gaza
A comprehensive investigation conducted by the New York Times revealed the change that occurred after the October 7 attack and changed the rules of the game in Gaza.
The newspaper, citing the report, said that at exactly one o’clock in the afternoon on October 7, 2023 The Israeli high command issued a new order granting mid-ranking occupation army officers unprecedented authority to authorize attacks that could lead to the death of up to 20 civilians – a significant increase compared to the maximum permitted. In previous operations, there were 5 civilians. This means the possibility of attacking resistance fighters even while they are in their homes with their families.
According to the report: The occupation army also significantly expanded the scope of targets and allowed attacks on young Hamas and Islamic Jihad activists. In the first weeks of the war, the occupation army’s air force mainly used heavy bombs weighing 450 and 900 kg, which constituted about 90% of the ammunition.
Senior officials in the occupation army explained in response that the changes had been made. It was conducted against the backdrop of the feeling of existential danger that arose after the October 7 attack, and the fear of opening another front in the north. According to them, the current war is unprecedented and unlike previous conflicts.
According to the investigation, in November 2023, and against the backdrop of increasing international criticism, the occupation army began to tighten the rules again. Among other things, the number of civilians who could be at risk in an attack carried out by small resistance fighters has been reduced to 10. However, these rules also remain largely lax compared to the period before. War.
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