The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced new rules restricting media interviews with active military personnel, aiming to protect soldiers from potential legal actions related to alleged war crimes in Gaza. The changes come after a reservist faced investigation in Brazil. Under the new regulations, journalists cannot disclose the full names or show the faces of soldiers below the rank of colonel. The IDF’s spokesperson emphasized the need to safeguard military individuals from anti-Israel activists globally, while existing rules already prohibit soldiers from sharing battlefield videos on social media.

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