Following a targeted elimination in the Gaza Strip last night, the political echelon has directed the IDF to operate only against immediate threats and to require Chief of Staff approval for any further eliminations, according to a report. The directive marks a significant tightening of operational authority on the Gaza front, mirroring recent restrictions imposed in southern Lebanon.
The political echelon has issued a directive ordering the IDF to operate only against immediate threats in the Gaza Strip and requiring personal approval from the Chief of Staff for any further targeted eliminations, according to a report Tuesday evening. The directive comes after a targeted elimination last night — the first such strike in days — and formalizes a policy shift that had already been reported and observed on the ground.
Throughout Monday, the story evolved from unverified reports to confirmed operational changes. An initial unverified claim of a 27-hour pause in strikes was followed by security sources confirming to N13 / Army Radio that the IDF had tightened its fire policy, requiring Chief of Staff approval for any targeted killing. Kan 11 military correspondent Doron Kadosh reported that only one such strike had been carried out in the previous 48 hours, and that the previous policy allowed approval by division or corps commanders. The IDF subsequently briefed its forces in Gaza on the new requirement. By Monday evening, the political echelon had confirmed its decision to tighten the policy.
As The Zioneer reported on June 20 and 22, similar restrictions were imposed on the Lebanon front, where strikes require Chief of Staff approval and offensive operations have been sharply curtailed. The Zioneer's Eye on Zion bulletin earlier today (Tuesday) noted that the centralized command structure has led to a sharp decrease in kinetic activity in Gaza, with only one strike reported in 48 hours.
The IDF spokesperson has referred inquiries to the political echelon, which has not yet issued a public statement. The exact scope of the directive and its timeline remain unconfirmed by official sources.
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