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Hannibal Directive
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As Hamas raided southern Israel (October 7, 2023), the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) activated the “Hannibal Directive”, a purported operational doctrine of using maximum force to ensure no soldiers are captured, even if it means sacrificing military and civilian lives, a media investigation has found.
What is Hannibal Directive?
- The Hannibal Directive is a secretive Israeli military policy aimed at preventing the capture of Israeli soldiers by using maximum force, even if it risks the soldiers' lives.
- It was created in 1986 after Hezbollah captured three Israeli soldiers in Lebanon, where Israel had a military presence.
- The directive allows the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to take extreme measures to prevent soldiers from being taken captive, including using lethal force if necessary.
- Its purpose is to avoid situations where captured soldiers could be used in prisoner swaps, which can be politically sensitive and emotionally challenging for Israel.
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