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IDF troops in Lebanon claim change in open-fire rules
www.israelhayom.com • • world
Key Points:
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly changed their open-fire rules in Lebanon, limiting troops' ability to prevent and respond to Hezbollah attacks and leaving soldiers vulnerable to ongoing fire.
- Soldiers describe frequent attacks, including drone strikes and anti-tank missile fire, with restrictions allowing only defensive responses, contrasting with more forceful reactions a week earlier.
- Confusion and uncertainty prevail among senior IDF commanders regarding their mission and future developments, reflecting broader political uncertainty in Israel about the continuation of fighting in Lebanon.
- Despite heavy casualties, the IDF has advanced deep into Lebanon, establishing exposed positions such as on the Ali Taher ridge, but recent US-Iran diplomatic developments have led to a near halt in further advances.
- Frontline troops are entrenched in fortified buildings to reduce casualties, but these locations are persistently targeted by Hezbollah, resulting in ongoing injuries and a sense of vulnerability among soldiers.
