Targeted Killings

The security establishment estimates that Hamas exploited international pressure to stop targeted killings and gradually tried to erode the IDF's achievements. However, the launch of six kites within 48 hours led to a decision to respond with a heavy hand. Since August 11, 21 Hamas operatives have been eliminated, including senior field commanders.

An IDF tank hit a Hamas explosive device in the southern Gaza Strip with no casualties, and two terrorists who crossed the 'Yellow Line' were eliminated. Simultaneously, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed approving targeted killings after about two weeks of stricter restrictions.

According to the IDF Spokesperson's statement, the terrorist approached the forces in a way that posed an immediate threat. The report comes against the backdrop of statements by security officials that opportunities to attack Hamas military wing operatives were missed in the last week due to government policy.

According to security assessments, about 400 Nukhba terrorists who participated in the massacre have not yet been eliminated or arrested. The promise to pursue the participants of the massacre to the last one is not a bargaining chip - but a moral obligation to the families of the murdered, the hostages, and the fallen.

Alongside the IDF's achievements in the Gaza Strip, Israel is changing course: Hamas has not yet been disarmed, but the government has approved the entry of a multinational force and stopped targeted killings - without presenting an alternative for dealing with the organization. At the same time, the demand for the pace of construction of the new city in Rafah is raising questions within the...

IDF forces in the Gaza Strip have received a new directive to conduct attacks only to eliminate immediate threats. Targeted killings now require the approval of the Chief of Staff and the political echelon.