"Unveiling the Secrecy: Israel's Targeting Process and the Soaring Gaza Death Toll"

As the death toll in Gaza continues to rise, the Israeli targeting process remains shrouded in secrecy. While Israeli officials claim that each strike is subject to legal approval, experts argue that the rules of engagement, which are classified, appear to include a higher threshold for civilian casualties than in previous conflicts. Human rights groups have raised concerns about potential war crimes and called for an international investigation. The United States, which provides military and intelligence support to Israel, has urged the country to minimize civilian deaths. The Israeli military has significantly reduced the number of airstrikes in recent days, possibly in response to this pressure. However, the selection of targets and the assessment of civilian casualties remain difficult to judge due to the lack of transparency.