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IDF Restricts Targeted Strikes in Gaza to Chief of Staff and Political Approval

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IDF Restricts Targeted Strikes in Gaza to Chief of Staff and Political Approval
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First reported by Ynet · 22 hours ago

What happened

The IDF has restricted targeted strikes in Gaza to cases approved by top military and political leaders, following a request from the UN to pause attacks for disarmament talks with Hamas. Despite a recent deadly strike and international condemnation, Israel and the Peace Council continue negotiating a phased disarmament and withdrawal plan.

  • 01IDF now requires Chief of Staff and political approval for targeted killings in Gaza.
  • 02Directive aims to implement Peace Council's plan to disarm Hamas gradually.
  • 03UN envoy Mladenov requested a two-week halt to Israeli strikes for negotiations.
  • 04Recent Israeli attack killed two, drawing condemnation from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.
  • 05Internal Israeli debate continues over the extent and timing of Gaza withdrawal.
  • 06Peace Council stresses full disarmament and civilian governance transition as goals.

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Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew60 minutes ago
IDF Restricts Targeted Strikes in Gaza to Chief of Staff and Political Approval
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Chief Limits Strikes in Gaza Following Peace Council's Call to Halt Assassinations
Channel 13Center · Hebrew22 hours ago
Reports Emerge of Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Despite Peace Council Request
WallaCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago
IDF Conducts Strikes in Gaza City Despite Peace Council's Call to Halt
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew22 hours ago
IDF Strikes Vehicle in Gaza After Day-Long Ceasefire, Palestinians Report Fatalities
YnetCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago
IDF Resumes Strikes in Gaza After One Day of Calm Despite Peace Council's Appeal

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