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Ben-Gvir Proposes Replacing IDF Code of Ethics Principles

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 6:27 AM UTC · How we work

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposes revising the IDF Code of Ethics if he becomes defense minister.
The proposal would replace the “Purity of Arms” principle with “Righteousness of Arms.”
It would drop the rule that force may be used only as necessary.
It would remove prohibitions on harming non-combatants and prisoners of war.
The revised code would state the IDF’s mission is victory, defeating Israel’s enemies, and safeguarding security.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposes revising the IDF Code of Ethics if he becomes defense minister.
The proposal would replace the “Purity of Arms” principle with “Righteousness of Arms.”
It would drop the rule that force may be used only as necessary.
It would remove prohibitions on harming non-combatants and prisoners of war.
The revised code would state the IDF’s mission is victory, defeating Israel’s enemies, and safeguarding security.