An IDF reservist who yesterday filmed and circulated a video showing the recovery of the bodies of five hostages will be jailed for 10 days and permanently dismissed from reserve duty, the military says.
The video filmed by the reservist showed five body bags in a military vehicle driving out of the Gaza Strip.
The clip circulated on social media very shortly after the bodies were recovered from Khan Younis, and hours before the remains were identified.
“The IDF views such incidents with severity, and condemns behavior that endangers the security of our forces, and harms the families of the hostages,” the military says.
The IDF says the reservist acted “completely against” military protocol, and was therefore sentenced by the commander of the 98th Division to 10 days in military prison and dismissed from reserve duty.
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