Israeli military releases video on soldier ‘rules of engagement’
In a recent development, the Israeli army has shared a video featuring Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi instructing soldiers on the importance of not opening fire on individuals who are surrendering.
The footage, posted on X, captures Lt. Gen. Halevi stressing the need for restraint, stating, “If it’s two Gazans with a white flag coming out to surrender, why would we shoot at them? Absolutely not.”
These videos have surfaced amid growing scrutiny over the incident in Gaza last Friday, where three Israeli captives were reported to have been killed by the Israeli army.
As further details continue to emerge, the military’s release of instructional content on rules of engagement underscores its commitment to promoting responsible and humane conduct in the field.
“You see two people, they are with hands up and without shirts, take two seconds, and I want to tell you something just as important, and if it's two Gazans with a white flag coming out to surrender why would we shoot at them? Absolutely not. Absolutely not. That's not the IDF.”… pic.twitter.com/0oDdt8ZseS
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) December 17, 2023