The pictures show the soldier posing inappropriately next to Palestinians who had been arrested. The behavior displayed by this former soldier is not only disgraceful but in total opposition to the values and ethical code, “The Spirit of the IDF”, which is the foundation of the Israel Defense Forces. Any soldier who partakes in such an activity directly violates the IDF’s code of conduct and will be dealt with severely.
The “Spirit of the IDF” is emphasized throughout every stage of each IDF soldier’s training periods. Its implementation is overseen and enforced by the officers and commanders in each unit. A copy of the code itself hangs in every IDF office.
