Cases of looting by Israeli soldiers rarely lead to punishment. Officers look the other way, and the crime serves its purpose
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Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon earlier this month. Troops who steal essentially become stakeholders in destruction and in prolonging the war. Credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit
Cases of looting by Israeli soldiers rarely lead to punishment. Officers look the other way, and the crime serves its purpose
10:05 AM • May 01 2026 IDT
The testimonies are disturbing. Yaniv Kubovich reported last week in Haaretz that Israel Defense Forces soldiers are engaging in extensive looting of property in southern Lebanon, emptying private homes and businesses whose residents fled or were expelled due to the war.
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