Media fails to mention the Hannibal Directive ... the IDF intentionally striking Israeli captives during the battle on 7th Oct.

Israel applied the Hannibal directive on Oct 7. Israelis were deemed better dead than abducted: "The message conveyed at 11:22 A.M. across the Gaza Division network was understood by everyone. `Not a single vehicle can return to Gaza' was the order." [_link]

— Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth) July 7, 2024

'Sapere aude'

tabloid USA | Israel targets Hamas military chief; Gaza officials say at least 71 killed, 13 July

Mohamed Dief was one of the masterminds sof Hamas' Oct.7 attack on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza. He has survived seven Israeli assassination attempts, the most recent in 2021, and has topped Israel's most wanted list for decades.

The Gaza health ministry said at least 71 Palestinians had been killed in the strike and 289 injured.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was holding special consultations, his office said, in light of "developments in Gaza." It was unclear [?!] how the strike would affect cease-fire talks underway in Foha and Cairo.

middleeasteye | US lobbying UK to block ICC's move for Netanyahu arrest warrant, Netanyahu and Gallant

The Labour Party opposed the former Conservative government's case when it was in opposition. According to the US intelligence official, Starmer's government was on track to drop the legal challenge, but it has vacillated amid US pressure. [...] MEE contacted the White House and State Department for comment and was referred to Blinken's statement. MEE also contacted Starmer's cabinet office and the UK Foreign Office but did not receive a reply by the time of publication.

F24 | Air strike on Gaza 'safe zone' kills more than 70; Israel says it targeted Hamas chief