Israel’s Air Force has confirmed it executed the Hannibal Directive on October 7, a protocol that authorized its forces to indiscriminately fire on anything moving along the Israel-Gaza border.
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Newly revealed details show that while the directive was in effect, Israeli helicopters and jets carried out 11,000 strikes, hitting targets in close proximity to both Hamas fighters and Israeli civilians. Internal military debates now reveal deep concerns about whether airpower was misallocated
Sources within the Air Force acknowledged hesitation among pilots, fearing they would hit hostages and civilians. Yet, despite these concerns, the directive was followed, contributing to the chaotic battlefield conditions in which many Israelis were caught in the crossfire.
While some Israeli officials maintain that the operation prevented further incursions, the revelations confirm what many suspected—a significant number of casualties on October 7 were the result of Israel’s own military actions.
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