Israeli Reservist from Division 252 Admits Arbitrary Killing of Palestinian Civilians in Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor

An Israeli reservist who served three tours in Gaza since October 7 has given a rare on-camera interview to Sky News, describing the arbitrary killing of Palestinian civilians by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The soldier, who served in Division 252 near the Netzarim Corridor, stated that troops were systematically ordered to shoot anyone entering areas deemed off-limits, which he described as invisible no-go zones to civilians. According to the reservist, the rules of engagement were aggressive and shifted based on the mood of commanders, with some commanders exercising discretion that effectively allowed for war crimes. He also noted that many soldiers believed there were no innocent civilians in Gaza, normalizing the killing of Palestinians. The interview revealed that soldiers killed civilians at random, and the practice was described as routine within the military unit. This testimony highlights concerns about the conduct of IDF troops in Gaza and the lack of accountability for such actions.