Israel accused of killing its own civilians under the 'Hannibal Directive' to avoid them being taken hostage

Israeli forces accused of killing their own citizens under the ' Hannibal Directive' during October 7 chaos.

Israeli authorities say more than 800 civilians and around 300 soldiers were killed on October 7 .

The doctrine, written in 1986 , gave permission for Israeli forces to fire on enemies holding their comrades hostage.

The IDF has not confirmed or denied a version of the Hannibal directive was applied on that day .

Israeli military ordered to stop 'at all costs' any attempt by Hamas terrorists to return to Gaza .

The original Hannibal Directive , while confidential, reportedly recommends small arms and sniper fire towards enemies holding hostages.

In two incidents, Israeli civilians survived Israeli forces firing on them and killing other hostages.

Israeli philosopher Asa Kasher said the directive did not apply to civilian hostages.

The Israeli military has opened an investigation into its actions in Be'eri .

The military cleared Israeli forces of any wrongdoing, finding that a tank only fired "near" the house when negotiations to release the hostages had failed.