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- In 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers filed 6,621 mistreatment complaints, per the Defense Ministry's annual report.
- The complaints cited inadequate vehicle defenses, racism, delays in medical attention, and wartime vacation inconsistencies.
- There was a 40% increase in complaints from career officers, and 58% were deemed justified.
- The report notes ongoing IDF issues, including the treatment of soldiers from diverse backgrounds, and a commander court-martialed for inappropriate behavior.
