Eitan Davidi, head of the Margaliot moshav in the Upper Galilee, said Sunday that the directive to cease fire in southern Lebanon after five soldiers were killed over the weekend constitutes "one of the state's greatest shames" and is unfair to troops and civilians. The comments come amid a growing public outcry over a reported political directive that tightened rules of engagement ahead of U.S.-mediated talks.
Eitan Davidi, head of the Margaliot moshav on the northern border, criticized the military directive to hold fire in southern Lebanon after five Israeli soldiers were killed over the weekend. Speaking to the press on Sunday, Davidi called the policy "one of the state's greatest shames" and said it was unfair to both troops and civilians. His remarks echo growing frustration among regional leaders and analysts over what they describe as politically imposed restrictions on IDF operations. As The Zioneer reported earlier, Galei Tzahal confirmed Sunday morning that a political directive to cease fire in southern Lebanon was issued days before the weekend deaths, and the IDF radio report noted that any strike in the area now requires direct approval from the chief of staff. The fire policy has drawn sharp criticism from retired generals, commentators, and families of wounded soldiers, who argue it leaves troops vulnerable. The controversy comes as the U.S. continues to advance efforts toward an agreement with Iran, amid reports of ongoing diplomatic talks.
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