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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Crisnel Longino

Leaked 7 Oct. Tape Shows Israeli Commanders Ordering Strikes That Could Kill Their Own Hostages Under Hannibal Directive

A leaked 7 October recording has reignited scrutiny over Israel's alleged use of the Hannibal Directive, with commanders reportedly ordering strikes despite the risk to Israeli hostages (Credit: Israel Defense Forces/WikiMedia Commons)

The release of a leaked recording from the morning of 7 October has reignited one of the most controversial debates surrounding Israel's response to the Hamas-led attack.

If authentic, the recording offers one of the clearest glimpses yet into decisions made during the chaotic early hours of the conflict and raises renewed questions over whether the long disputed Hannibal Directive was still influencing military operations despite official claims that it had been abandoned years earlier.

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