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Rachel Tevet-Wiesel

Illustrative: Career soldiers and soldiers in mandatory service in the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate attend a ceremony for the appointment of the new chief of intelligence at Glilot military base, near Tel Aviv, March 28, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
February 23, 2026, 10:00 am
Formal complaints by career soldiers jumped 40% in last year – report
Defense Ministry says 6,621 reports of alleged abuse, negligence and incompetence filed in 2025, including 965 from career servicemembers — a ‘worrying’ increase over 2024
By Emanuel Fabian
Reservists of the 5th Brigade operate in the northern Gaza Strip, in a handout image released by the IDF on February 3, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
March 11, 2024, 11:15 am
IDF ombudswoman report finds rise in reservists clamoring to be allowed to fight
Between October and end of year, Defense Ministry official received 1,316 reports, many by civilians seeking to return to active reserve duty or move into combat roles
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: Newly graduated combat officers at the Bahad 1 IDF officers' school in southern Israel, November 10, 2022. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 22, 2023, 9:33 am
IDF ombudswoman: Bulk of soldiers’ complaints are against ‘stubborn’ junior officers
In annual report, Defense Ministry official warns newly graduated cadets are likely feeling pressured by senior officers to accomplish tasks, end up harming their subordinates
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: Israeli soldiers wearing face masks are seen at the entrance of Jish, in Northern Israel, July 27, 2020. (Flash90)
March 2, 2022, 9:06 am
IDF ombudswoman finds rise in troops’ complaints, officers inventing own COVID rules
In annual report, Defense Ministry official warns ongoing issues of abuse and negligence can harm trust in military, lower motivation for service
By Emanuel Fabian
Israeli soldiers wearing protective face masks walk on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem on June 23, 2020. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
February 10, 2021, 1:31 pm
Ombudsman finds IDF responded poorly to coronavirus, but is improving
In annual report, Defense Ministry official also notes ongoing issues of abuse and negligence in the military
By Judah Ari Gross
Brig. Gen. (res.) Rachel Tevet-Wiesel, who was nominated to serve as the next military ombudsman on December 11, 2020. (Courtesy)
December 11, 2020, 12:55 pm
In first, female retired general tapped for next military ombudsman
Gantz nominates Brig. Gen. (res.) Rachel Tevet-Wiesel, his former adviser on women’s issues in the military, to serve as chief complaints officer in the Defense Ministry
By Judah Ari Gross
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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