The Force Turns Inward: IDF Violence Against Civilians Gave Rise to 'Pazam Games' | Orit Lavi-Nashiel

Orit Lavi-Nashiel argues that the abuse of young soldiers in the IDF, known as 'Pazam Games', stems from the prolonged use of force against civilians. She links the occupation to moral erosion, mentions reports of violence against Palestinians and destruction in Gaza and Lebanon, and criticizes public silence.

In her column, Orit Lavi-Nashiel argues that the abuse of young soldiers at IDF bases, known as 'Pazam Games', is not an isolated phenomenon but a result of the prolonged use of force against a civilian population. She connects the six-decade-long occupation to the erosion of the moral compass of Israeli society. The author mentions reports of violence against Palestinians, including 'Hilltop Youth', and the destruction in Lebanon and Gaza with hundreds of thousands of displaced people and tens of thousands of casualties. She criticizes public silence and notes that the violence 'comes back home'.

The Force Turns Inward: IDF Violence Against Civilians Gave Rise to 'Pazam Games' | Orit Lavi-Nashiel