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Israeli Rules of Engagement

The rules of engagement used by the Israeli military, particularly in regards to the use of lethal force and the investigation of civilian casualties.

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Feb 6, 2026

What are the rules of engagement for Israeli soldiers during protests in the West Bank?

(ROE) in the officially restrict use of lethal force to situations that “negate an actual and immediate threat to life,” but reporting and human‑rights investigations document repeated expansions, loo...

Jan 7, 2026

What do Israeli military rules of engagement and internal investigation procedures say about use of snipers and accountability?

Israeli rules of engagement (ROE) grant frontline commanders broad discretion to use lethal force, and military doctrine and leaked/posted documents have specifically allowed snipers to target designa...