Israel altered military rules of engagement after Oct. 7: Report

from Daily Sabah

The Israeli military loosened its rules of engagement at the onset of its attacks on Gaza after Oct. 7, permitting commanders to launch attacks on targets, in disregard of the higher risk of civilian casualties, a report said Thursday.

The military granted mid-ranking officers the authority to strike a wide range of Hamas targets where up to 20 civilians risked being killed, The New York Times said.

The order meant for example that the military could target rank-and-file fighters 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...

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