Ben Gvir addresses moral standards in army doctrine

A report reveals that a Jewish faction called "Azma" Party, led by Itamar Ben Gvir, is planning to amend the "Spirit of the Army" guidelines to replace the principle of "righteousness of arms" with the concept of "justice of the weapon." The proposed changes include removing references to universal ethical values and human dignity, and shifting the focus toward decisive victory over the enemy. The suggestion also involves inserting the phrase "Whoever comes to kill you, kill him first" and removing texts that prohibit harming prisoners and non-combatants. This appears to be an attempt to alter the principles guiding the conduct of occupying soldiers, although these modifications do not eliminate legal obligations under international law. The move is part of the party’s efforts to impose a more flexible moral framework aligned with Ben Gvir’s policies, amid controversy over its impact on human rights and legal compliance during military operations.

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