The Israel Parliament today began debate on an amendment to the military code which would increase the punishment for a series of military offenses.
The amendment would give commanders greater disciplinary power over members of the armed forces who commit “malicious propaganda liable to undermine the army’s morale.” For the theft of military equipment the punishment would be increased from a maximum of two years in jail to three. At the same time, the amendment differentiates between theft and use of military property for non-military purposes, which will constitute a separate offense and for which lighter sentences would be imposed.
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