Why Netanyahu Is Forced to Restrain the IDF – Assessment
Military correspondent for Maariv, Avi Ashkenazi, reports that due to US pressure, Netanyahu has ordered the IDF to coordinate with political leadership all targeted killings in Gaza and maneuvers beyond the 'yellow line'. Exception: immediate threat to soldiers' lives or residents of border settlements. In recent days, the elimination of four terrorists was approved. On the Lebanese front, the IDF is close to defeating Hezbollah on the Ali-Taher ridge, which would open the way to Beirut. Militants are trying to provoke escalation.
Military correspondent for Maariv, Avi Ashkenazi, reports significant changes in IDF tactics. Due to unprecedented diplomatic pressure from the US, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military command to pre-coordinate with the political echelon any targeted killing operations in Gaza, as well as any maneuvers beyond the so-called 'yellow line'. An exception is made only for cases of immediate threat to the lives of IDF soldiers or the safety of residents of border settlements. The US seeks to reduce the scale of fighting in Gaza and Lebanon to focus on confrontation with Iran and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington is sending diplomats Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to the Middle East. Israel fears that excessive military activity could provoke the US to impose an arms embargo. Despite restrictions, operations continue: in recent days, politicians approved the elimination of four terrorists. On the Lebanese front, the IDF is one step away from completely defeating Hezbollah forces on the Ali-Taher ridge, which would open the way to Beirut. Terrorist groups are trying to draw the IDF into fierce battles by attacking soldiers with booby-trapped drones and explosive devices.