Israeli military sources told Channel 14 that the IDF has received authorization to open fire within the 'Yellow Line' zone in southern Lebanon, following days of harsh criticism over existing restrictions on the use of fire. The updated rules of engagement come after the political echelon gave its approval, as The Zioneer reported at 19:30.
The IDF has confirmed that it received authorization to open fire within the 'Yellow Line' (Kav Ha'Tzahov) area in southern Lebanon, Israeli military sources told Channel 14 on Thursday evening. The approval follows days of sharp criticism from commanders and commentators over previous restrictions on returning fire in the zone — the area adjacent to the border fence where the IDF was previously limited in its engagement rules.
At 19:30 Jerusalem time, The Zioneer reported that Israel's political echelon had authorized the IDF to open fire within the Yellow Line. The military's confirmation to Channel 14 at 20:10 now puts the updated rules of engagement on record from an official defense source. Senior officers are expected to brief field commanders on the new protocols in the coming hours, according to earlier reporting.
The Yellow Line has been a point of contention in recent weeks, with critics arguing that restrictive rules of engagement allowed Hezbollah operatives to operate with impunity near the border, exposing Israeli communities to fire. The change marks a significant operational shift on the northern front.
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