A security-affiliated source reports that the Israel Defense Forces are now carrying out targeted eliminations in the Gaza Strip with the personal authorization of the Chief of Staff. The report notes that until a week ago, such operations required approval from lower-ranking officers, signaling a tightening of command authority over high-value strikes.
According to a security-affiliated source, the Israel Defense Forces have begun carrying out targeted eliminations in the Gaza Strip with the personal approval of the Chief of Staff. The report indicates that until approximately one week ago, such operations required authorization from lower-ranking officers.
The development appears to implement a directive first reported by The Zioneer on August 4, which stated that any targeted elimination not addressing an immediate threat to troops must receive the Chief of Staff's personal approval. That directive formalized the tightening of fire policy in Gaza, centralizing authority at the highest military level.
No specific operations or casualties have been confirmed in connection with this report, and the details of the approval process remain unverified.
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