Israeli soldiers testify to widespread looting in Lebanon

Israeli soldiers and commanders have testified to the Haaretz newspaper about extensive looting of civilian property by IDF troops in southern Lebanon. Soldiers are openly taking items like televisions, motorcycles, and carpets from homes and shops, especially when leaving operational zones, with one soldier describing the scale as "crazy." While the army claims to treat looting "with the utmost seriousness," Haaretz reports that local commanders are aware but rarely take disciplinary measures, and military police checkpoints have been removed or not established in some areas. Investigations are said to be underway, but the publication states there are almost no actual investigations or disciplinary actions being taken.