The political echelon has decided to tighten the strike policy in Gaza, according to a report by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio). The IDF spokesperson referred inquiries to the political echelon, which has not yet responded. The offices of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz did not provide comment on the publication.
The Zioneer reported on Monday that a series of reports indicated a sharp reduction in Israeli strikes in Gaza, with only one targeted strike recorded in 48 hours. Security sources told N13/Army Radio that the IDF had tightened its fire policy, requiring Chief of Staff approval for every targeted killing. The IDF subsequently briefed its forces on the new approval requirement.
Now, a new report by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13/Army Radio) confirms that the decision to tighten the strike policy was made at the political level, by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, rather than by the military command alone. The IDF spokesperson referred inquiries to the political echelon, which has not yet responded. The Prime Minister's Office and the Defense Ministry did not provide comment on the publication.
The evolution of reporting: On Monday afternoon, the first reports of a policy shift emerged from security sources, attributing the change to the IDF. By Monday evening, Doron Kadosh reported that the new policy required Chief of Staff approval, and that only one strike had been carried out in 48 hours. The IDF formally notified forces of the new policy on Monday. The current report now attributes the decision to the political echelon, suggesting a top-down directive rather than a military initiative.
The tightening comes amid high regional tensions. As The Zioneer has reported, Iran's Supreme National Security Council has warned of imminent retaliation for Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and Hezbollah has escalated fighting along the northern front. The policy shift in Gaza may reflect a broader strategic calculus to manage escalation across multiple fronts.
The specific details of the tightened policy remain undisclosed. It is not yet clear whether the change is temporary or reflects a lasting strategic shift, and the political echelon has not publicly confirmed the report. The Zioneer will continue to track developments.
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