Following the law is not a disadvantage – While Israel is held to an international double standard of morality, the IDF’s commitment to the international laws of war is a long-term advantage. | Israelhayom

Following the law is not a disadvantage – While Israel is held to an international double standard of morality, the IDF’s commitment to the international laws of war is a long-term advantage. | Israelhayom

Some are claiming that in recent years, the IDF has become „overly legalistic,“ in other words, that the specter of prosecution and trial hampers the freedom of action of the military’s top brass, the commanders in the field, and the soldiers themselves, as well as their ability to function when they face complex operational challenges. This claim is mainly voiced in the context of the IDF’s war on terrorist organizations, who themselves flagrantly violate the rules of war, intentionally attacking civilians and hiding behind human shields.