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Hannibal Directive

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The Hannibal Directive is a controversial procedure used by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to prevent the capture of Israeli soldiers by enemy forces. Introduced in 1986, the directive allows for the use of force to prevent abductions, even if it means harming or killing Israeli soldiers. The directive has undergone several changes and was formally revoked in 2016, but its legacy continues to be debated. In 2023, the IDF invoked the Hannibal Directive during a Hamas-led attack on Israel, potentially leading to the death of a large number of Israeli hostages.learn more on wikipedia