IDF has indicted a 'fair number' of soldiers over Gaza conduct, military legal chief reveals

IDF Military Advocate General Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir revealed for the first time on Tuesday that the legal division has filed 'a fair number' of indictments against IDF soldiers relating to their conduct in Gaza. The statement is the first public mention of multiple criminal indictments. Offir also disclosed 12 convictions for crimes in the West Bank.

IDF Military Advocate General Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir revealed for the first time on Tuesday that the legal division has filed 'a fair number' of indictments against IDF soldiers relating to their conduct in Gaza. The statement, made at the Jerusalem conference of the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, is the first public mention of multiple criminal indictments. In mid-October, the IDF disclosed that it has disciplined 'dozens' of soldiers for their conduct in Gaza. At press time, the IDF had not clarified the volume or character of the indictments, which could range from more violent crimes to theft to violations of the rules of engagement. Offir also revealed for the first time that the IDF has obtained convictions against 12 soldiers for criminal actions in the West Bank. He said there are additional likely indictments on the way, still at the pre-indictment hearing stage. Previously, Offir had said the IDF has opened 150 criminal investigations relating to the war, including the treatment of Palestinian detainees. The Jerusalem Post has reported over 3,000 disciplinary probes and that dozens of cases prior to 2025 have been closed. Offir also addressed the NAZA documentary, calling its depiction of genocide 'divorced from reality' and explaining that NAZA is an analytical tool used by law-abiding militaries to mitigate civilian harm.