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Politicians Order IDF Not To Respond To Palestinian Attacks
2005-04-10
Israel Radio reported this morning that senior IDF sources call for urgent diplomatic action to halt the ongoing mortar and rocket attacks against Israeli targets in the Gaza Strip. According to Israel Radio over 80 Palestinian mortars and rockets have landed in Israeli locations in the Strip in the last 24 hours.
The IDF is the "Israel Defense Force" - not the "Israel Diplomatic Force."
IMRA asked the IDF Spokesperson's Office this morning if the decision not to return fire or take other military action to stop the Palestinian attacks came from the State level (e.g. prime minister or defense minister) or the military - and if the decision is a military one if it was made by the COS, Southern Commander or the local commanders.
An "official military source" told IMRA this evening that the decision not to take action is a decision from the State level and not the military.
Source: IMRA – Independent Media Review and Analysis
