Netanyahu Gives Green Light to Targeted Assassinations as Gaza Violence Escalates

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorised the resumption of targeted killings in Gaza, marking a significant shift in operational policy after a two-week period of more restrictive guidelines. The decision comes as Israeli military activity intensifies across the territory, with the so-called ‘Yellow Line’—the de facto ceasefire boundary that has frequently become a flashpoint for violence—once again becoming a focal point for clashes.

In a separate incident on Wednesday, an Israeli Defence Force tank struck a Hamas weapons cache in southern Gaza without casualties reported. The operation reflects the ongoing military pressure being maintained across the enclave, where Israeli forces have continued operations despite international scrutiny over the humanitarian situation.

Two militants who crossed the Yellow Line were eliminated in what appears to be part of the renewed targeted operations authorised by Netanyahu’s office. The resumption of such selective strikes represents a departure from the more cautious approach adopted over the previous fortnight, during which Israel had implemented stricter rules of engagement.

The decision to resume targeted eliminations signals a hardening of Israel’s military posture in Gaza at a time when diplomatic efforts remain stalled. The Yellow Line, which has served as a volatile boundary between Israeli and Palestinian armed groups, has historically been a trigger point for broader escalations, raising concerns about the potential for further deterioration in the security situation.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.