Archive · 7 Nov 2025
ITV to Air 'Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War' Documentary with IDF Soldier Testimonies
Imagine a TV show is going to show a new documentary about the recent war between Israel and Hamas.
This show is called 'Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War'.
It will feature interviews with Israeli soldiers who fought in the war.
These soldiers are sharing their personal stories for the first time.
They talk about what they saw and did during the fighting.
Some soldiers mention things like loud bombings, people being used as shields, and a feeling that not enough care was taken about innocent people.
The people making the show want to show what really happens during wars, especially when things get complicated.
They hope this will make people think about what war is like for the soldiers and those living through it.
ITV has commissioned a new documentary titled 'Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War' from Zandland.
The film features first-hand testimonies from IDF veterans and reservists who served in the Israel-Hamas war.
Producers suggest the accounts may address potential breaches of international law and questionable conduct on the ground.
Soldiers recount alleged indiscriminate bombardment, use of human shields, and an operational culture where some felt 'no innocents in Gaza.'
The documentary aims to provide a rare perspective from within the Israeli military due to restricted international media access to Gaza.
- Who
- ITV, Zandland (producer), Ben Zand (director), Matan Cohen (producer/interviewer), IDF veterans and reservists
- What
- A documentary titled 'Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War' featuring first-hand testimonies from Israeli soldiers about their experiences in the Israel-Hamas war.
- When
- Broadcast on November 10.
- Where
- The documentary focuses on experiences during the Israel-Hamas war, with testimonies from soldiers who served.
- Why
- To delve into the human and ethical dimensions of the war and expose realities on the ground, including alleged conduct that may raise questions about international law and accountability.
Viewpoint of Producers and Soldiers
Implied Israeli Government/Military Stance (Not Explicitly Stated)
Conduct and Ethical Dimensions
Viewpoint of Producers and Soldiers
Testimonies may raise serious questions about conduct on the ground and potential breaches of international law, recounting alleged indiscriminate bombardment, use of human shields, and an operational culture described as 'no innocents in Gaza.'
Implied Israeli Government/Military Stance (Not Explicitly Stated)
The Israeli government and military have consistently stated their adherence to international law and efforts to minimize civilian casualties, framing their operations as self-defense.
Information Access and Reporting
Viewpoint of Producers and Soldiers
The documentary offers a rare, first-hand perspective from inside the Israeli military due to the lack of independent on-the-ground reporting from Gaza by international media.
Implied Israeli Government/Military Stance (Not Explicitly Stated)
Israel maintains that it facilitates access for journalists where possible and emphasizes security concerns and the need for operational integrity in its wartime restrictions.
Soldiers' Experiences and Disillusionment
Viewpoint of Producers and Soldiers
Some IDF veterans and reservists express growing disillusionment and shame about the war they experienced and its conduct.
Implied Israeli Government/Military Stance (Not Explicitly Stated)
While not directly stated in the provided text, a counter-perspective might emphasize the necessity of the military operation for national security and the difficult choices faced by soldiers.
- Broadcaster
- ITV
- Documentary Title
- Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War
- Producer
- Zandland
- Director
- Ben Zand
- Interviewer/Producer on Ground
- Matan Cohen
- Broadcast Date
- November 10
- Key Focus
- First-hand recollections of IDF veterans and reservists from the Israel-Hamas war