Useful Information Regarding IDF Conduct during the 'Swords of Iron' War

The following links provide information published by the IDF regarding its activity in the context of the Swords of Iron war, or published by other official Israeli bodies and related to the IDF's conduct.

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General Publications 

Hamas-Israel Conflict 2023: Key Legal aspects (Published 2 November 2023):

https://www.gov.il/en/pages/hamas-israel-conflict2023-key-legal-aspects (Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website)

Hamas-Israel Conflict 2023: Frequently Asked Questions (Published December 6, 2023)

https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/General/swords-of-iron-faq-6-dec-2023 (Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website)

Key Factual and Legal Aspects of the Iran-Israel Hostilities, June 13-24, 2025 (published August 12, 2025):

gov.il.Operation.Rising Lion

Addressing Alleged Misconduct in the Context of the War in Gaza (Published February 24, 2024)

The IDF Military Justice System

Targeting

April 3, 2024

IDF Use of AI and Targeting Practices (Response to the Guardian Query Published April 3, 2024)
January 26, 2025

IDF Targeting Methods During the First Weeks of the Hamas-Israel War (Response to a New York Times Query Published January 26, 2025)
December 27, 2024

The IDF's Rules of Engagement at the Beginning of the Hamas-Israel War (Response to a New York Times Query Published December 27, 2024)
June 18, 2024

The IDF's Use of Data Technologies in Intelligence Processing (Published June 18, 2024)

Humanitarian Efforts

COGAT Website (real-time updates and publications)

Israel-Hamas Conflict 2023: Humanitarian Efforts (published 16 Decmber 2023)

Detention and Related Issues

Israel's Detention Practices and the Context of the Hamas-Israel War (published as part of Israel's response to communication by the UN special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment, submitted 18 December, 2024)

Addressing Allegations of Misconduct in Particular Incidents

February 6, 2025

Reservist Soldier Verdict For Abuse Against Prisoners at 'Sde Teiman'
March 31, 2025

Summary of the Inquiry on the Vandalism During the Operation in Jinba
April 20, 2025

Summary of the Examination Into the Incident Involving Rescue Teams and Vehicles in the Gaza Strip
April 5, 2024

Conclusion of the Investigation Into the Incident in Which WCK Employees Were Killed During a Humanitarian Operation in Gaza

IDF Response Regarding Allegations of Deliberate IDF Fire Toward Gazan Civilians Waiting for Humanitarian Aid

  

Additional Information

Previous Rounds of Hostilities and Other Issues:
https://www.gov.il/en/pages/2014-gaza-conflict-factual-and-legal-aspects (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website)