There is a policy, but no order: How the IDF handles reservists suspected of sex crimes

An investigation by ynet reveals that the IDF has a policy of freezing reserve duty for those suspected of sex crimes, but it is not anchored in an official order. Attorney Idan Dvir, accused of raping female soldiers, was summoned for reserve duty in the Military Advocate General's office. Following the publication, MK Merav Cohen turned to the Chief of Staff, and the IDF admitted that staff work to formulate a permanent directive has not yet been completed.

Despite the existence of an IDF policy to immediately freeze reserve duty for those suspected of criminal offenses, it is not anchored in an official order. This emerges from an investigation by ynet, centered on the case of attorney Idan Dvir, accused of rape and indecent acts against 10 female soldiers and female conscripts. Dvir, who was removed from regular service following previous complaints, was nevertheless summoned for reserve duty in the Military Advocate General's office for a sensitive role involving legal advice. Following the publication, MK Merav Cohen turned to the Chief of Staff demanding that the freeze be anchored in an order. The IDF's response arrived six months later, admitting that the policy is not anchored but that staff work to formulate a permanent directive continues. The IDF stated that Dvir's reserve service was halted upon learning of the investigation.