Directive.

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The Fog of War:  "In a military context, it is the uncertainty in situational awareness experienced by participants in military operations. This uncertainty arises from the lack of complete and accurate information about one’s own capability, adversary capability, and adversary intent during an engagement, operation, or campaign."  [AI generated]

Alleged use of the Hannibal Directive by the Israeli military during the Gazan War confirmed?

1. "IDF Ordered Hannibal Directive on October 7 to Prevent Hamas Taking Soldiers Captive"

From https://www.haaretz.com  |   Yaniv Kubovich   |  Jul 7, 2024 | archived.

"There was crazy hysteria, and decisions started being made without verified information': Documents and testimonies obtained by Haaretz reveal the Hannibal operational order, which directs the use of force to prevent soldiers being taken into captivity, was employed at three army facilities infiltrated by Hamas, potentially endangering civilians as well"

"Gaza Division operations and airstrikes in the first hours of October 7 were based on limited information. The first long moments after the Hamas attack was launched were chaotic. Reports were coming in, with their significance not always clear."

2. "Who Is Barak Hiram, the IDF General Who Ordered Tank Fire on a Kibbutz Home With 13 Hostages Inside?"

From www.haaretz.com/israel-news  |  Hilo Glazer  | 31/5/24.

"Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram gave the most controversial order during the October 7 battles: to fire a tank shell at a Kibbutz Be'eri house where Hamas terrorists held hostages. Conversations with people who know the daring, hawkish officer reveal a person who defies stereotypes. Is this the new face of the IDF?"

This General Barak exercising his command authority as he perceived during the events of 7 October. Friendly fire resulting in the deaths of Israeli military personnel and civilians alike. I consider this a Fog of War type incident a response to exigencies of the moment that required SOMETHING be done.

"exigency: noun - An urgent situation. A situation requiring extreme effort or attention."

General Barak I expect to be a scapegoat? The fall-guy that is going to take a lot of blame more than likely not deserved!

"Scapegoating is the practice of singling out a person or group for unmerited blame and consequent negative treatment"

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