Israeli soldiers say orders were to kill any man encountered in Gaza

An Israeli soldier told Channel 13 that troops received orders to kill any man encountered in Gaza without exception, and described shooting an Israeli captive (Yotam Haim) in December 2023 despite the captive waving a white flag; the soldier's testimony contradicts the Israeli military's official investigation findings and prompted criticism of rules of engagement. The investigation, conducted by journalist Raviv Drucker, found that a commander involved in the incident was later promoted by the military's chief of staff, and that soldiers' accounts indicated no halt-fire order was issued, contrary to the army's claims.