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harassment in the IDF

Illustrative: Female soldiers train in the Negev desert. (Gili Yaari / Flash90)
July 12, 2025, 12:42 pm
IDF dismisses base commander over allegations of sexual misconduct against female soldiers
Reservist’s dismissal announced after report revealed complaints from soldiers who said he continued to serve on base despite allegations, reportedly because no replacement was available
By ToI Staff
Illustrative. Soldiers belonging to the IDF's ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda unit. (Yaakov Naumi/Flash90)
November 2, 2021, 4:45 am
IDF finds two commanders abused ultra-Orthodox soldiers
Report reveals soldiers were kicked, denied medical treatment and humiliated; army says one NCO relieved of his command, a second disciplined
By ToI Staff
IGY (Israel Gay Youth) participants. (courtesy)
July 2, 2021, 10:50 am
Podcast: Gay Israeli youth make societal change through IDF, national service
What opportunities do Israel’s young LGBTQ+ have after high school? We speak with Rom Ohayon from Israel Gay Youth to find out
By ToI Staff
An Israeli Navy Dvora-class patrol boat during an exercise on March 2, 2015. (Matan Portnoy/Israel Defense Forces/Flickr)
August 23, 2017, 8:56 pm
Navy sailors throw salt at female soldier to ‘ward off evil eye’
Servicewoman files complaint over incidents in which she was ridiculed by male comrades; army says the men were joking
By Judah Ari Gross
Former Givati commander Liran Hajbi (photo credit: IDF spokesman)
May 8, 2015, 1:29 am
IDF officer convicted of wrongdoing, but not sexual abuse
Victim, former soldier May Fatal, tells military court that conviction should note Liran Hajbi committed sex offenses
By Stuart Winer
Illustrative: An IDF soldier sits in a military court. (Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)
April 30, 2015, 1:27 pm
Four soldiers arrested for alleged gang rape
One suspect’s attorney claims that relations between his client and the complainant were consensual
By Rahel Jaskow
IDF soldier May Fatal breaks her silence on April 27, 2015, on sexual harassment allegations against Givati commander Liran Hajbi (photo credit: Facebook)
April 27, 2015, 10:44 pm
IDF soldier breaks silence on harassment by Givati commander
May Fatal slams plea bargain for Liran Hajbi, but attorney says she agreed to it
By Marissa Newman
An illustrative photo of an IDF commander at a swearing-in ceremony for female recruits on February 18, 2015 (IDF Spokesperson's Unit/Flickr)
April 17, 2015, 7:18 pm
IDF officer accused of sexual offences says relations were consensual
Lawyer representing colonel claims accuser intentionally withheld emails showing ties were not coerced
By ToI Staff
An illustrative photo of IDF Military Police, November 17, 2014 (photo credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit/Flickr)
March 17, 2015, 1:49 pm
In Israel’s citizen army, a steep rise in sex crimes
Number of indictments for sex-related offenses has nearly doubled over the past 2 years, IDF’s chief prosecutor says
By Mitch Ginsburg
IDF Givate Brigade commander Col. Ofer Winter (Photo credit: YouTube Screenshot)
January 2, 2015, 6:03 pm
IDF commander rebuked over sexual assault case
Givati leader Ofer Winter criticized for failing to follow protocol following complaints against subordinate
By Mitch Ginsburg
Infantry soldiers of the Givati brigade train in the Negev desert in 2011 (photo credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)
December 18, 2014, 10:12 pm
IDF harassment probe focuses on what commanders knew
Investigators question Givati Brigade chief Ofer Winter after battalion head steps down to fight sexual harassment complaint
By ToI Staff
Illustrative photo of a woman drying herself after a shower. (photo credit: Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
October 5, 2014, 11:01 pm
Soldiers indicted for filming female comrades in shower
Charges filed on the basis of recent amendment to sexual harassment law
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Female soldiers train in the Negev desert. (Gili Yaari / Flash90)
February 3, 2014, 11:31 pm
1 in 8 female soldiers has reported harassment
IDF report notes that while more soldiers filed complaints in 2013 than in previous year, 61% chose to stay silent
By Yifa Yaakov
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