Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Israeli soldier jailed for firing at Gaza
An Israeli soldier was caught on video firing several rounds toward Gaza.
He said he did it to celebrate the New Year.
The video went viral and got millions of views.
The army said this was not okay and a court gave him 20 days in jail.
The army is still deciding if he can go back to his job as a soldier.
An Israeli soldier was filmed firing rounds toward Gaza in a New Year's celebration.
The video went viral, accumulating millions of views, and was shared by pro-Palestinian activists.
The IDF stated that the incident does not align with their values and standards.
A local court sentenced the soldier to 20 days in prison.
The army is considering whether the soldier can return to combat duties.
- Who
- An Israeli soldier
- What
- Fired several rounds toward Gaza
- When
- December 26
- Where
- Gaza border
- Why
- In honor of the New Year
- Soldier's Action
- Fired rounds toward Gaza
- Punishment
- 20 days in prison
- Video Context
- Fired in honor of New Year
- Video Date
- December 26
- IDF Statement
- Incident does not accord with IDF values