Core Points - A new report by the UK non-profit organization AOAV highlights the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) handling of war crime allegations, indicating a pattern of leniency and inadequate investigations [1][2] - The report states that from October 2023 to July 2025, there were 52 recorded cases of alleged war crimes by the IDF, resulting in 1,303 deaths and 1,880 injuries, all of which have been reported by international media [1][2] Summary by Sections - **Investigation Findings** - The IDF acknowledged wrongdoing in only 6 out of the 52 cases, with the most severe punishment being a 7-month prison sentence for one soldier involved in the abuse of Palestinian detainees [2] - In five other cases, the investigations concluded with minor disciplinary actions, such as the dismissal of two officers after an airstrike that killed seven aid workers [2] - **Judicial Process Critique** - The report criticizes the IDF's investigation process as superficial, often leading to cases being closed with vague terms like "regrettable mistakes" or "professional errors" [2] - Many cases, despite having substantial evidence, were either closed without findings or labeled as unresolved, contributing to a perception of impunity within the Israeli judicial system [2] - **International Response** - Palestinian human rights organizations have condemned the IDF's practices, suggesting that the investigations serve merely as a facade to appease the international community [2]