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IDF Chief Approves Rare Gaza Strike Amid Ceasefire Despite Halt on Targeted Killings

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By יענקי פרבר

What happened

The IDF chief personally approved a rare strike on a Hamas commander in Gaza after an immediate threat, despite a general halt on targeted killings ordered amid ceasefire negotiations.

  • 01IDF Chief Eyal Zamir personally approved a rare Gaza strike against a Hamas commander.
  • 02The strike occurred Wednesday in Beit Lahia due to an immediate threat to Israeli forces.
  • 03Previously, such strikes did not require the chief of staff's direct approval.
  • 04The halt on targeted killings was ordered by the Prime Minister and Defense Minister under U.S. pressure.
  • 05Since the ceasefire, IDF struck 790 targets, killed 514 militants, and wounded about 150.
  • 06The IDF stresses the halt reflects political orders, not reduced motivation to counter threats.

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OrganizationsIDF, Hamas, Prime Minister, Defense Ministry
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IDF Chief Approves First Gaza Strike Since Ceasefire Amid US Pressure to Halt Operations
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