Open-source intelligence (OSINT) reports allege that the IDF has recently begun implementing a 'scorched earth' protocol in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, under which areas cleared by bulldozers are deliberately set on fire. The reports, which are based on single-source OSINT accounts and have not been officially confirmed, suggest a possible tactical shift. The Desk treats these claims with reserve given limited independent verification.
01 · How it developed
2 developments
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02 · Source and signal
Source and signal
- Internal intake