LBCI

Israeli military loosened rules of engagement at start of Gaza war, New York Times reports

Israel-Gaza War Updates

26-12-2024 | 11:28

Share

Share

Israeli military loosened rules of engagement at start of Gaza war, New York Times reports

The Israeli military loosened its rules of engagement at the start of the Gaza war to enable commanders to order attacks on targets despite a heightened risk of civilian casualties, the New York Times reported on Thursday.

Immediately after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by groups of Hamas-led gunmen, the military granted mid-ranking officers the authority to strike a wide range of military targets where up to 20 civilians risked being killed, the newspaper said.

The order meant for example that the military could target rank-and-file militants while they were at home surrounded by relatives and neighbors, instead of only when they were alone outside, the newspaper said.

It said the report was based on interviews with more than 100 soldiers and officials, including more than 25 people who helped select and vet targets.

The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Reuters

Israel Gaza War Updates

Israel-Gaza War Updates

Israel

Army

Gaza

Rules

Military

Next

Health ministry in Gaza says 1,042 killed since Israel resumed strikes

Recommended For You

WHO chief says Gaza hospitals on 'brink of collapse'

Israel-Gaza War Updates

03:49

WHO chief says Gaza hospitals on 'brink of collapse'

Moves to recognise Palestinian state sends Israel message on 'illusions' of continuing occupation: Palestinian minister to AFP

Israel-Gaza War Updates

14:11

Moves to recognise Palestinian state sends Israel message on 'illusions' of continuing occupation: Palestinian minister to AFP

UN warns on supplies for famine-stricken north Gaza after Israel shuts crossing

Israel-Gaza War Updates

2025-09-17

UN warns on supplies for famine-stricken north Gaza after Israel shuts crossing

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli ground operation in Gaza City 'in strongest terms'

Israel-Gaza War Updates

2025-09-17

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli ground operation in Gaza City 'in strongest terms'

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

UAE may downgrade ties with Israel if West Bank annexed: Reuters

Middle East News

06:11

UAE may downgrade ties with Israel if West Bank annexed: Reuters

Najib Mikati defends family wealth as French authorities probe assets

2025-09-14

Najib Mikati defends family wealth as French authorities probe assets

Afghan women UN staff forced to work from home after threats

2025-06-05

Afghan women UN staff forced to work from home after threats

One year since pager explosions, survivors confront long-term impact in Lebanon

News Bulletin Reports

13:05

One year since pager explosions, survivors confront long-term impact in Lebanon

Videos

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

2025-09-07

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

LBCI correspondent reports from Nabatieh as residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes

2025-08-31

LBCI correspondent reports from Nabatieh as residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes

Unprecedented step: Lebanon funds kidney transplants for all qualified patients

2025-08-29

Unprecedented step: Lebanon funds kidney transplants for all qualified patients

US envoy Barrack clarifies ‘animalistic’ comment, says media ‘just doing their job’

2025-08-28

US envoy Barrack clarifies ‘animalistic’ comment, says media ‘just doing their job’

US congressional delegation in Beirut discusses disarmament of Hezbollah, LAF support, Israeli perspective

2025-08-26

US congressional delegation in Beirut discusses disarmament of Hezbollah, LAF support, Israeli perspective

40 years of LBCI: A look back at its milestones

News Bulletin Reports

2025-08-23

40 years of LBCI: A look back at its milestones

President Aoun: Hezbollah's weapons are an internal matter, US proposal is now a Lebanese paper

2025-08-17

President Aoun: Hezbollah's weapons are an internal matter, US proposal is now a Lebanese paper

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

2025-07-15

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

2025-07-01

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Israeli army warns residents in three South Lebanon towns to evacuate immediately

1

Israeli army warns residents in three South Lebanon towns to evacuate immediately

Lebanese journalist and actress Yumna Sherry dies at 55 in Canada

2

Lebanese journalist and actress Yumna Sherry dies at 55 in Canada

Israeli airstrike kills two in Baalbek: Health Ministry

3

Israeli airstrike kills two in Baalbek: Health Ministry

Lebanon’s new authorities slow to act amid rising assaults on UN forces, says Samir Geagea

4

Lebanon’s new authorities slow to act amid rising assaults on UN forces, says Samir Geagea

Urgent: Israeli army tells residents in Tayr Zibna (Chehabiyeh) and Borj Qalaouiye to evacuate

5

Urgent: Israeli army tells residents in Tayr Zibna (Chehabiyeh) and Borj Qalaouiye to evacuate

Heavy displacement in southern Lebanon after Israeli evacuation warnings (Video)

6

Heavy displacement in southern Lebanon after Israeli evacuation warnings (Video)

Lebanon’s PM urges Israel to halt attacks following evacuation warnings

7

Lebanon’s PM urges Israel to halt attacks following evacuation warnings

Justice Minister Adel Nassar oversees Lebanon-Bulgaria coordination on Rhosus ship owner extradition

8

Justice Minister Adel Nassar oversees Lebanon-Bulgaria coordination on Rhosus ship owner extradition

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More