IDF Restricts Gaza Strikes by Requiring Chief of Staff Approval for Targeted Killings
The recent decline in the number of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strikes in the Gaza Strip is linked to a significant change in the IDF's fire policy. According to Galei Tzahal, the new directive mandates that all targeted killings must receive personal approval from Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi. Previously, this authority was also granted to the Southern Command chief or division commanders, allowing for a higher frequency of strikes.
The defense establishment expects this policy shift to directly reduce the scope of offensive operations in Gaza due to the tighter restrictions. This change has already been reflected in recent reports from Gaza, where Palestinian sources noted only one IDF strike in the past 48 hours, occurring at 10 p.m. the previous night.
This adjustment in command approval procedures marks a strategic move by the IDF to limit its operational tempo in Gaza, possibly reflecting broader considerations within Israel's security policy.
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