Israel's Military Advocate General Issues Warning on Troop Misconduct in Gaza

The top legal officer in the Israeli military has issued a warning about soldiers' actions in Gaza, including unjustified use of force and looting, amid international scrutiny.

• Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the Israeli military's top lawyer, has warned troops against 'improper conduct' in Gaza, highlighting unjustified use of force and looting among other issues.
• The warning comes as the Israeli military faces international pressure and scrutiny over its conduct in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in over 29,000 Palestinian deaths.
• Investigations are underway to determine if criminal or disciplinary measures are needed for soldiers who have crossed the 'criminal threshold' with their actions.
• Several countries have warned Israel to halt its plans for a ground offensive in Gaza, and South Africa has lodged a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, alleging genocide.
• The Israeli military's chief of staff emphasized maintaining humanity and distinguishing between terrorists and non-combatants, amid reports of mistreatment of Palestinian detainees.

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