Israel's top military lawyer, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has issued a stark warning to commanders and troops regarding illegal acts and misconduct in the Gaza Strip. The warning highlights several instances of unacceptable behavior that deviates from the values and protocols of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), including inappropriate statements, unjustified use of force, looting, and destruction of civilian property. Some of these incidents have been deemed to cross the criminal threshold and may lead to criminal charges, contrasting sharply with the IDF's image as a professional, moral, and dignified army. This unprecedented move comes as Israel is required to report back to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on its conduct following provisional orders issued about a month ago concerning Israel's behavior.
The Israeli military’s top lawyer has issued an unprecedented warning to troops against 'improper conduct' in Gaza, which includes the unjustified use of force and looting among other 'criminal' actions https://t.co/mooGD5Q7r8 https://t.co/5boRSpz4uy
The Israeli military’s top lawyer has issued an unprecedented warning to troops against 'improper conduct' in Gaza, which includes the unjustified use of force and looting among other 'criminal' actions. https://t.co/9IkmbWjtjm
To say the least: "The Israeli military’s highest legal officer has issued an unprecedented warning to its forces in Gaza over 'improper conduct,' including the unjustified use of force & looting, which had in some cases crossed over into 'criminal' acts." https://t.co/PN0r40Fwf0
Israel’s top military lawyer warns troops in Gaza about ‘improper conduct’ https://t.co/IcodAto9MO via @ft
Israel’s top military lawyer warns troops in Gaza about ‘improper conduct’ https://t.co/M9U4jIPoar
"IDF’s top lawyer warns commanders against ‘unacceptable cases of conduct’ by troops in Gaza". Israel needs to report back to ICJ by the weekend on its conduct following the issue of provisional orders re Israel behaviour a month ago. https://t.co/6twn037PLh via @timesofisrael
JUST IN: Israeli military's top lawyer says 'we have encountered unacceptable cases of conduct that deviate from IDF values and protocols' and that some incidents 'cross the criminal threshold' and 'are contrary to the IDF being a professional, moral, and dignified army'.
The IDF's top lawyer, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, issues a warning to commanders against illegal acts carried out by troops in the Gaza Strip. "We have encountered unacceptable cases of conduct that deviate from IDF values and protocols," the IDF's military advocate…
IDF's top lawyer warns commanders against illegal acts in Gaza, citing cases of misconduct deviating from IDF values. These include inappropriate statements, unjustified use of force, looting, and destruction of civilian property. Some incidents may lead to criminal charges. She…
As I just said on @CNNnews18 (Indian TV): "#Israel has gone above and beyond its obligations under international law in Gaza [and Rafah] to an extent that no other army in modern history has before." https://t.co/exYznwy6eh