The IDF Code of Conduct The IDF has developed a code of conduct that is a combination of international law, Israeli law, and the IDFs own traditional ethical code - ruach tzahal, the spirit of the IDF. Reserve units and regular units alike are taught the following eleven rules of conduct: 1. Military action can only be taken against military targets. 2. The use of force must be proportional. 3. Soldiers may only use weaponry they were issued by the IDF. 4. Anyone who surrenders cannot be attacked. 5. Only those who are properly trained can interrogate prisoners. 6. Soldiers must accord dignity and respect to the Palestinian population and those arrested. 7. Soldiers must give appropriate medical care, when conditions allow, to oneself and ones enemy. 8. Pillaging is absolutely and totally illegal. 9. Soldiers must show proper respect for religious and cultural sites and artifacts. 10. Soldiers must protect international aid workers, including their property and vehicles. 11. Soldiers must report all violations of this code.
Posted on: Sun, 13 Jul 2014 06:28:02 +0000
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