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Israel Defense Forces - Code of Conduct

In 1992, the IDF drafted a Code of Conduct that is a combination of international law, Israeli law, Jewish heritage and the IDF's own traditional ethical code - Ruach Tzahal רוח צה"ל ("The Spirit of the IDF").

Israel Defense Forces - Values of the Code of Conduct

The IDF Code of Conduct emphasis the following values:

Tenacity of Purpose in Performing Missions and Drive to Victory (חתירה לניצחון והשלמת המשימה)

Responsibility (אחריות)

Credibility (אמינות)

Personal Example (דוגמה אישית)

Human Life (ערך חיי אדם)

Professionalism (מקצועיות)

Discipline (משמעת)

Comradeship (רעות)

Sense of Mission (שליחות)

Purity of Arms (טוהר הנשק) - "The IDF servicemen and women will use their weapons and force only for the purpose of their mission, only to the necessary extent and will maintain their humanity even during combat. IDF soldiers will not use their weapons and force to harm human beings who are not combatants or prisoners of war, and will do all in their power to avoid causing harm to their lives, bodies, dignity and property".

Israel Defense Forces - Code of Conduct against terrorists

Recently, a team of professors, commanders and former judges, led by Tel Aviv University the holder of the Ethics chair, Professor Assa Kasher, developed a code of conduct which emphasizes the right behavior in low intensity warfare against terrorists, where soldiers must operate within a civilian population. Reserve units and regular units alike are taught the following eleven rules of conduct, which are an addition to the more general IDF Spirit:

Military action can only be taken against military targets.

The use of force must be proportional.

Soldiers may only use weaponry they were issued by the IDF.

Anyone who surrenders cannot be attacked.

Only those who are properly trained can interrogate prisoners.

Soldiers must accord dignity and respect to the Palestinian population and those arrested.

Soldiers must give appropriate medical care, when conditions allow, to oneself and one's enemy.

Pillaging is absolutely and totally illegal.

Soldiers must show proper respect for religious and cultural sites and artifacts.

Soldiers must protect international aid workers, including their property and vehicles.

Soldiers must report all violations of this code.

Critics, including B'Tselem and Amnesty International accuse Israel of frequently violating their own Purity of Arms and code of ethics, and protecting soldiers who do.

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