The New York Times reports that Israel has instructed its forces in the north to refrain from offensive operations and to use force only for self-defense or after receiving approval from senior echelons. The report has not been officially confirmed by Israeli sources.
The New York Times reported Monday evening that Israel has issued a directive to its forces in the northern theater, instructing them to refrain from offensive operations and to use force only for self-defense or after receiving approval from senior command echelons. The report, attributed to unnamed officials, has not received official confirmation from the IDF or the Israeli government.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, several reports over the past two weeks have indicated that Israel's political echelon has been issuing operational limitations, including a June 8 report that the IDF was instructed to halt strikes in Iran while maintaining operations in southern Lebanon, and a June 12 report that the military was told to scale back operations that could jeopardize ceasefire arrangements. The current NYT report appears to extend such constraints to the broader northern front.
The directive comes amid repeated public statements by Prime Minister Netanyahu asserting Israel's freedom of action in the north, and follows recent reports of U.S. pressure on Israel's operational decision-making. The scope of the reported directive — whether it affects all northern fronts including southern Lebanon, Syria, and any potential operations deeper inside Lebanon — remains unclear without official clarification.
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