Kenneth Roth
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.” https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-07-07/ty-article-magazine/.premium/idf-ordered-hannibal-directive-on-october-7-to-prevent-hamas-taking-soldiers-captive/00000190-89a2-d776-a3b1-fdbe45520000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Native