Journalist Nitzan Shapira reports that the political echelon has directed that targeted strikes in the Gaza Strip now require the personal authorization of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, marking a tightening of operational policy.
Journalist Nitzan Shapira reported Tuesday evening that the political echelon has ordered a tightening of the targeted strike policy in the Gaza Strip, requiring personal approval from IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir for any such operation. The report is the latest confirmation of a policy shift that has been tracked by The Zioneer throughout the day, following earlier reports from multiple Israeli media outlets.
The Zioneer first reported the directive earlier today, citing Army Radio (N13), i24NEWS, and other outlets. At 16:47 Jerusalem, the initial reports indicated that the political echelon had directed the IDF to limit operations in Gaza to removing immediate threats only, with any further targeted strike requiring personal authorization from the Chief of Staff. Subsequent reports by Kan 11 military correspondent Doron Kadosh confirmed the policy and noted that only one targeted strike had been carried out in the preceding 48 hours, a sharp reduction from previous practice where division or corps commanders could authorize such strikes.
The policy shift centralizes fire authority, limiting field commanders to immediate threat removal only. The Zioneer earlier reported, citing a security source, that the IDF had been ordered to reduce but not halt strikes in Gaza. The new directive marks a significant departure from the decentralized operational model that had been in place, reflecting the political echelon's desire for tighter oversight of kinetic operations amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Official confirmation from the Prime Minister's Office and the Defense Ministry has not been issued. However, the directive has been widely reported across multiple Israeli newsrooms, with no denial or correction from official sources, lending it substantial credibility.
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