Israel relaxed rules of engagement during Gaza war, allowing attacks with high civilian risk.

The New York Times reported that during the Gaza war, Israel loosened its military rules of engagement, allowing attacks that posed a higher risk of civilian casualties. Mid-ranking officers were granted authority to strike targets where up to 20 civilians could be at risk, later increased to 100 in some cases. The military expanded target lists, used inaccurate bombs, and relied on flawed risk assessments, leading to a significant number of civilian casualties. The rules were tightened in November but remained more permissive than before the war.

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