The combination of falsely accusing Israel of war crimes and ignoring the 1949 Geneva Convention’s prohibition on using civilians and civilian infrastructure for war highlights HRW’s hypocrisy.
IDF announces fallen soldier • Netanyahu aide Eli Feldstein indicted for endangering national security
802 IDF soldiers have died since October 7 • Hezbollah fires fewer rockets
IDF soldier killed, two wounded in same incident • Ze'ev Erlich, 70, entered Lebanon with forces without authorization from Northern Command
Ben Ami, 22, from Jerusalem, was a solder in the IDF's Maglan's Reservist Unit in the Commando Brigade.
Only 37% of Jewish Israelis believe the government's war decisions are based on professional considerations, while trust in the IDF remains high at 85%.
Gallant made this statement in response to discussions about distributing food to Palestinian residents of Gaza by private companies under the IDF's security.
A controversial Knesset bill aims to create a PMO intelligence czar separate from IDF, Mossad, and Shin Bet.
The IAF also struck over 100 terror targets in Lebanon, including launchers, weapons storage facilities, command centers, and military structures over the past day.
The unit will be drafted next Tuesday in the Combat Intelligence Corps, and soldiers will have spiritual and halachic guidance throughout their service.