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Against the background of the criticism: The IDF is changing the order to open fire
At the end of the staff's work, the IDF announced updates on the firing procedures, including in some cases firing on weapons and ammunition thieves. The issue of firing on smugglers on the Egyptian border was also arranged. Soldiers will be able to stop the theft of weapons "
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Amir Bohbot
Sunday, 14 November 2021, 20:10 Updated: 20:56
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In the video: Documentation of IDF activity to locate infiltrators and intruders into Israeli territory on the Lebanese border (Photo: Amir Bohbot and Dotz)
The IDF announced tonight (Sunday) changes in the order to open fire on its soldiers. This, following staff work approved by Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi.
As part of the change, firing on thieves and ammunition thieves from IDF bases is more common in some cases. The opening fire regulations on smugglers on the Egyptian border have also been regulated
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In recent weeks, the IDF has been working to implement the changes and the necessary adjustments are being made to the relevant trainings, so that the soldiers will now be instructed on the basis of the updated instructions in accordance with the operational sector in which they will serve.
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"Adapted to current operational challenges" (Photo: Reuters)
In recent years, the IDF has come under fire for its opening fire procedures, which re-emerged after the death of Barel Hadaria Shmueli in August. .
In the last three years, a number of bullets and ammunition have been stolen from IDF bunkers, the largest of which took place in the Yemen field and in the Galilee. Tens of millions of shekels to improve the security circles around the bunkers and prevent thefts.
In the If You Will movement, they welcomed the move: "Finally, IDF soldiers will be able to stop the theft of weapons from IDF bases."
However, there is still a long way to go to restore deterrence.
"As long as our soldiers are abandoned on the Gaza border with opening fire regulations between them and the protection of the lives of the fighters, there is no connection, their lives are still in danger."
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