The IDF asks the fighters: "To what extent are the instructions for opening fire clear?"

Against the background of criticism from commanders and fighters of the instructions, which they say are not permanent and create confusion, the IDF published a questionnaire for fighters and commanders in the Judea and Samaria Division to examine the gap between the orders and what is actually happening.

In addition, the fighters' feelings about contacting the commanders and their effectiveness on the ground were examined

Amir Bohbot

06/06/2022

Monday, 06 June 2022, 17:46 Updated: 22:25

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In the background of the criticism of the opening fire regulations, the IDF published a

questionnaire for fighters and commanders, up to the level of company commanders, in the Judea and Samaria Division.

Are you clear about the fire? "

According to the fighters, there are changes and refinements in the opening fire regulations and they vary depending on what is happening in the area and in the different sector.

Since the beginning of the year, there has been a sharp increase in the number of deaths in Judea and Samaria, including terrorists with organizational affiliation and some of them throwing stones and Molotov cocktails, compared to last year.

In one case, senior IDF commanders expressed sorrow over the killing of a Palestinian from the Gaza Strip who crossed the seam line in Judea and Samaria.

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"Some fighters prefer to just shoot in the air, so as not to get involved."

IDF forces in Judea and Samaria (Photo: IDF Spokesman)

A commander gave an example that illustrates the confusion of the fighters and commanders regarding the opening fire regulations.

"At first the instruction was that anyone who vandalizes a fence at the seam line should be shot in the knee. Then, due to unclear cases, it was decided that from now on only a battalion commander approves the shooting." Phone, describe the situation and only then get permission to shoot. "Some fighters prefer to just shoot in the air so as not to get involved," he said. "The Palestinians know we will not shoot at them so quickly.

" ", He said," especially when it comes to shooting at stone throwers and Molotov cocktails.

The definition of means and intent is not always a confirmation of firing.

There are very strict commanders.

It varies from sector to sector. "

In addition to the area of ​​opening fire regulations, the fighters and commanders were asked, "To what extent do you assess the ability of your platoon to address the operational challenges in the sector today?".

The Judea and Samaria Division was, until recently, at the height of regular reinforcements to meet the many missions, with the sharp rise in the number of terrorist attacks and attempts to penetrate the seam line.

Starting this week, reserve forces began to replace the regular forces to allow them to train and return to training.

"Until a wall is built - our standing in this area is like emptying the sea with a spoon."

Fighters in Judea and Samaria (Photo: IDF Spokesman)

Then, they were asked "To what extent do you feel that your company's mission is effective?".

According to fighters, the practice of securing the seam line, which is mostly defined as a breach without a fence and requires daily practice in preventing intrusion, has provoked sharp criticism.

Commanders said, "Until a fence or wall is erected - our standing in the field is like emptying the sea with a spoon. There is an engineering effort, but we do not feel it is effective at all points."

The questionnaire also examined the combatants 'and commanders' dealings with the media, language differences, with activities within the civilian population and the response expected of them by the commanders.

In addition, he examined the combatants' abilities to report unusual incidents: "To what extent can commanders be approached on sensitive issues related to serious behaviors?", He asked.

The later questions dealt with the extent to which the Jewish and Palestinian populations felt protected, and the question was even asked: "To what extent do you think our forces will treat the terrorist if he is wounded?".

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