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The IDF is the most ethical army in world, say military experts

December 16, 2015 17:13
IDF artillery firing shells into Gaza in July 2014

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Josh Jackman,

Josh Jackman

3 min read

Israel fought an "exemplary campaign" during the Gaza conflict last year, an independent group of former military leaders has concluded.

A report by the High Level Military Group (HLMG), made up of 11 former military personnel from five continents and a former UN war crimes prosecutor, was compiled this summer after six fact-finding trips.

It was produced following discussions with members of the Israeli government including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, briefings from Israeli commanders who led ground operations, and investigations into Hamas's methods of warfare and propaganda.

The former officials, who held top positions in the American, British, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Indian, Australian and Colombian defence forces, said they had a level of access that was "undoubtedly in excess of what our own countries would afford in similar circumstances".