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IDF Expands Rights for Soldiers Accused of Sexual Misconduct
The IDF has updated its policy to grant more rights to soldiers accused of sexual harassment or assault in non-criminal cases. Accused soldiers will now receive more details about allegations and evidence, and can submit questions for complainants.
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What happened
- 01IDF policy now expands rights for soldiers accused of sexual harassment or assault in non-criminal cases.
- 02Accused soldiers will receive more detailed allegations, evidence, and can submit questions for complainants.
- 03The Military Defense Counsel petitioned the High Court, citing unfair procedures and lack of defense consultation.
- 04Investigating officer appointments will move from the Gender Affairs Advisor's Unit to the complainant's commander.
- 05In 2025, only 10% of over 2,420 sexual misconduct reports were investigated by police.
- 06The revised procedures allow accused soldiers to call witnesses and respond to findings before decisions.
This change follows a petition to the High Court by the Military Defense Counsel, who argued previous procedures were unfair. The IDF also shifted the appointment of investigating officers to address potential conflicts of interest.
The Jerusalem Post publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Jerusalem Post’s full report from the link below.
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