Israel tightens Gaza strike rules under international pressure

Israel’s military has significantly tightened its rules of engagement for operations in Gaza, restricting airstrikes to cases of imminent threat or special circumstances approved on a case-by-case basis. The decision by the Southern Command came after mounting pressure from diplomatic channels and appeals from Arab nations to the Trump administration to rein in Israeli military operations.

The new policy marks a substantial shift in operational protocol for the military campaign in the Palestinian territory. Previously, strike authorisation had operated under broader parameters, but the updated guidelines require much stricter criteria before offensive actions can proceed.

Diplomatic sources indicate that the policy change reflects growing international concern about the scale and intensity of military operations. Arab states have been particularly vocal in their appeals, engaging with the new Trump administration to advocate for constraints on Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip.

The timing of the announcement suggests Israeli military leadership is responding to external diplomatic pressure whilst attempting to maintain security protocols for dealing with direct threats to Israeli forces and civilians.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.