IDF ‘Authorised’ Killing of 20 Gaza Civilians for Each Hamas Fighter After Oct.7 Attack, Report Says

A New York Times investigation revealed that Israel loosened its rules of engagement in response to the October 7 Hamas attack, allowing up to 20 civilian casualties per strike targeting low-ranking Hamas militants. Some strikes endangered over 100 civilians, including a fatal strike on Hamas commander Shaldan al-Najjar, killing him and 20 family members. While Israel later tightened the rules, its use of AI for target selection and limited civilian casualty tracking raised concerns. The IDF emphasized adherence to international law, despite the controversy. n18oc_crux