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IDF ‘deals with’ soldiers operating unauthorised explicit Telegram channel

The IDF conducted an internal investigation into the channel

February 5, 2024 15:17
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Israeli soldiers stand on a tank as they secure the border with the Gaza Strip, January 19, 2024 (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

ByDaniel Ben-David, Daniel Ben-David

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The IDF has ‘dealt with’ members of its psychological warfare unit who were found to be running an unauthorised graphic Telegram channel after previously denying involvement.

The Telegram channel “72 Virgins – Uncensored”, was found to have been operated by members of the IDF’s Influencing Department, which usually targets enemy audiences. Members of the channel regularly posted explicit images and footage from the Gaza Strip including the bodies of Hamas terrorists.

The channel encouraged its Hebrew-speaking followers to share the content so “everyone can see we’re screwing them.” 

A video from October 14 allegedly showed an Israeli vehicle repeatedly driving over the body of a slain terrorist, with the accompanying text “Very good, Gershon!!! Run him over run him over!!! Screw the bastards! Flatten them.”