US EditionEx Israel Army Chief Admits Using Hannibal Directive Against Own Soldiers
- Israel's former Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, confirmed the use of the Hannibal Directive during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, which resulted in the deaths of Israeli civilians and soldiers.
- The Hannibal Directive was issued repeatedly throughout the day, with attacks occurring every twenty minutes in various locations, including the Nova music festival.
- Despite the acknowledgment from Israeli media, UK media and government have largely ignored the implications of this order, leading to claims of collusion in war crimes.
- Gallant stated, "I think that, tactically, in some places, it was given, and in other places, it was not given, and that is a problem.
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Ex Israel Army Chief Admits Using Hannibal Directive Against Own Soldiers
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant authorised the controversial Hannibal Directive during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. In an interview with Israel's Channel 12 Gallant confirmed giving the order in certain areas. “I think that, tactically, in some places, it was given, and in other places, it was not given, and that is a problem,” he said. This military protocol allows the use of force – even at the risk of killing hostage…
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Ex-Israeli war chief confirms issuing Hannibal Directive to kill own civilians, soldiers
The Cradle | February 7, 2025 Former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant has acknowledged ordering the army to use the Hannibal Directive to kill Israeli civilians and soldiers during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023. During an interview with Israel’s Channel 12 on 7 February, Gallant admitted to ordering the controversial protocol that involves killing captives along with their captors. When asked whether an order was given to implement the…
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