According to the newspaper, it was lifted Israeli army The rank of officers permitted to approve use Mortar shells And other weapons in light of dwindling ammunition stocks.
According to sources, the army is now adopting a “strict economy in… Weapons“.
The sources added that this policy aims to enable the senior leadership to prioritize the use of weapons according to the objectives of its forces, a responsibility that used to fall to the lower ranks of the leadership.
Recently, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada announced restrictions on arms exports to Israel.
In light of this, security officials expressed their concern about the Prime Minister’s decision Benjamin Netanyahu By delaying the visit of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to US.
According to senior officials, Gallant is expected to address planned meetings with the Defense Minister Lloyd Austin And other high-ranking figures in Washington not only hit Iran but also Israel’s weapons needs.
Sources say the defense establishment is generally concerned about Israeli weapons supplies.
Last week, Netanyahu spoke with the US President Joe Biden And Vice President Kamala Harrisincluding regarding an attack on Iran.
Gallant’s visit was coordinated against the backdrop of the Iranian missile attack on IsraelBut the Defense Minister also intended to discuss the conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza and Israel’s weapons needs as the fighting continues.
