Female Soldiers Report Being Filmed in Barracks Bathrooms, IDF Launches Investigation

Female soldiers serving in rear-echelon roles within the Golani Brigade's 51st Battalion have reported multiple instances of being filmed inside the base's bathrooms. According to their accounts, on two separate occasions, they noticed a hand holding a phone and filming them from above through the bathroom window. In one incident, a soldier attempted to pursue the suspect, but they escaped.

The soldiers claim that despite reporting the incidents to their commanders after the first occurrence, the response was inadequate, leaving them feeling insecure at the base. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit confirmed on Thursday that a Military Police investigation has been opened. Following the investigation, the findings will be forwarded to the Military Advocate General's Corps for review. The IDF stated that it views any harm on sexual grounds with extreme severity.

One of the soldiers who filed a complaint described how, about a month prior, they moved to a new base. On the first day, around 2 a.m., soldiers using the bathroom heard a noise above. A soldier discovered a hand holding a phone and filming her through the window. She reported this to commanders, but she stated the incident was not addressed.

Approximately ten days later, after returning to the base, several soldiers entered the bathroom and blocked the window with a trash bag and tape. Despite these precautions, they again observed the same hand and phone, with the individual standing above the toilet and filming. Following this second incident, all soldiers at the base were convened, and responsible officials apologized. However, the soldier stated that within a day or two, everything returned to routine with no further action taken. "We are afraid to walk around the base, it's a bizarre situation," she said, explaining their decision to approach the media to ensure the incident is properly investigated and handled.