Beit Lahia strike targeted a Hamas terrorist accused of planning attacks on Israeli troops; military sources say such actions were once routine but targeted killings were temporarily halted under political directives tied to ongoing negotiations

Senior officers say the IDF has shifted from aggressive pursuit to a more defensive posture in Gaza, with strike approvals pushed higher up the chain of command even as troops…

Defense officials confirmed on Sunday that opportunities to strike Hamas military wing operatives had been missed over the past week because of government policy.