Revealed: IDF’s Controversial Hannibal Directive Reimplemented in Deadly October 7 Clash, Documents Show
Jerusalem, Israel — Tensions heighten as revelations surface surrounding the Israeli military’s response to an October 7 attack by Hamas, which saw the controversial deployment of the Hannibal Directive, an order permitting the use of potentially lethal force to prevent Israeli soldiers from being captured, even if it endangers their lives. This strategy was employed at several army posts infiltrated by Hamas during the assault, marking a significant and contentious moment in Israeli military tactics. …