Ben Gvir Proposes Overhauling IDF Ethics Code, Emphasizing Victory
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has unveiled a plan to revise the IDF's ethical code, replacing the "Purity of Arms" principle with "Righteousness of Arms." The proposed changes emphasize victory over enemies and Jewish moral values, while removing specific restrictions on the use of force against non-combatants and prisoners. Ben Gvir intends to advance these revisions as part of his platform for the Defense Minister position.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir proposed changes to the IDF's ethical code.
- The plan replaces the "Purity of Arms" principle with "Righteousness of Arms."
- The new principle includes the directive: "If someone comes to kill you, rise up and kill him first."
- The proposed code emphasizes victory over enemies and Jewish moral values.
- Specific restrictions on force against non-combatants and prisoners are removed.
- Ben Gvir aims to advance the changes if appointed Defense Minister.
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