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IDF Legal Chief Slams Gaza War Crimes Film, Addresses West Bank Violence
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Israel's Military Advocate General, Maj. Gen. Itai Ofir, strongly criticized the documentary NAZA for distorting reality regarding IDF operations in Gaza and the concept of collateral damage. He also addressed accusations of genocide, calling them baseless, and detailed the IDF's investigation processes for alleged misconduct. Ofir further condemned Jewish extremist violence in the West Bank, stating soldiers must intervene and that those involved face consequences, though he admitted the IDF has not yet stopped the violence.
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- IDF Military Advocate General Itai Ofir called the documentary NAZA a distortion of reality regarding Gaza operations.
- Ofir explained collateral damage assessments are meant to prevent or minimize civilian harm, not show indifference.
- He dismissed genocide accusations against Israel as hollow and made before any ground operations.
- The IDF is investigating over 1,000 incidents in Gaza, with dozens of criminal investigations opened.
- Ofir stated IDF soldiers must intervene in Jewish extremist violence in the West Bank.
- He acknowledged that despite measures, the IDF has not yet succeeded in stopping West Bank violence.
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