Israeli soldiers testify to looting in Lebanon: 'Commanders know and do nothing'

Israeli troops carrying out large-scale looting in south Lebanon

Israeli soldiers and commanders have acknowledged large-scale looting of civilian property in southern Lebanon, including motorcycles, televisions, carpets, sofas and paintings, with little disciplinary action taken, according to a report published by Haaretz on Thursday. The Israeli newspaper cited testimonies from regular and reserve soldiers, as well as field commanders, who said theft from homes and businesses in southern Lebanon had become …

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Israeli soldiers testify to 'routine' looting of south Lebanon homes

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‘Theft of motorcycles, televisions, paintings, sofas and carpets has become a widespread and recurring phenomenon,’ Haaretz says

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Testimonies describe widespread theft of motorbikes, televisions, paintings and sofas without accountability

Israeli soldiers testify to looting in Lebanon: 'Commanders know and do nothing'

The looting has expanded in part because some Israeli military police checkpoints at exit points from southern Lebanon were removed, while others were never set up. IDF soldiers say that 'when there is no punishment, the message is clear'