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Yoav Gallant Confirms Authorization of Hannibal Directive During Hamas Attack

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By Web Desk Published February 9, 2025 3 Min Read
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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attended a joint press conference with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin, Germany, on September 28, 2023. Photo Credits: Fabrizio Bensch / Reuters
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Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed he authorized the controversial Hannibal Directive during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.

Speaking to Israel’s Channel 12, Gallant acknowledged the directive’s selective implementation: “Tactically, in some places, it was given, and in other places, it was not, which is a problem.”

The Hannibal Directive allows the use of significant force, potentially risking the lives of hostages, to prevent captives from being taken by the enemy. This directive has sparked considerable debate due to its prioritization of preventing enemy leverage over protecting soldiers’ lives and has been reportedly used unofficially in various conflicts.

Then-Israeli defense minister, Yoav Gallant, confirms Israel activated Hannibal Directive to kill its own citizens and soldiers on Oct. 7, which it blamed Hamas for.

Israel used attack helicopters, drones, and tanks to fire on its own citizens that day.

Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/flRXmmmf3F

— AF Post (@AFpost) February 8, 2025

The Hannibal Directive‘s Impact

Gallant’s statement sheds light on the Israeli military’s actions, which may have resulted in the deaths of Israeli hostages and civilians during the conflict. During the October attack, Israel employed helicopters, drones, and tanks, targeting Hamas fighters but also hitting Israelis, including incidents where civilians were fired upon at a music festival near the Re’im military base.

BOMBSHELL: Leaked footage from Israeli Airforce proves it was the IDF that took out its own citizens with Apache Helicopter on October 7 at the music festival….🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/Yl3nYcUIWv

— Pelham (@Resist_05) November 9, 2023

Further in the interview, Gallant disclosed his advocacy for a major offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, lamenting the government’s inaction as “Israel’s greatest missed security opportunity.” He detailed plans for a strike that could have targeted Hezbollah’s leadership and significantly reduced their missile capabilities but was not executed due to governmental delays.

Gallant criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet for handling ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. He contended that an agreement similar to the one proposed in April 2024 could have effectively secured the release of more hostages while minimizing concessions. This criticism comes amid ongoing military operations in Gaza, which have resulted in significant casualties.

Straight from the war criminal’s mouth. The Hannibal directive order was given.

War criminal, Yoav Gallant, admits that the Hannibal directive order was ‘tactically in different places was given’.

He is trying to be very careful with his words and doesn’t specify in what… pic.twitter.com/sTqfgFoyAD

— Power Politik (@pwrpolitik) February 7, 2025

As of recent updates, three Israeli hostages were released on February 8, with further releases of Palestinian prisoners planned. This development is part of an ongoing agreement that has seen both Israeli and Thai hostages freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. However, Hamas has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire by delaying humanitarian aid..

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