Ethics are a Luxury for Some Judges
Apparently, an Israeli rabbinical judge, Colonel Eyal Karim, finds himself under investigation for 'breaching ethics' after openly bragging about razing homes in Gaza and touting genocidal rhetoric against Palestinians. This ethical dilemma surfaced after he proudly described his actions and views in a now-deleted interview, sentiments that oddly enough echoed previous statements from 2007
sanctioning the rape of non-Jewish women during wartime. One might wonder if 'ethics' committees in such contexts operate more as public relations clean-up crews than genuine custodians of judicial integrity. This isn't just about one judge's disturbing remarks; it's a systemic feature. As far back as 1948, the legal apparatus has been intertwined with the dispossession of Palestinians,
sanctioning land seizures and house demolitions at an industrial scale. The current 'ethics probe' emerges not from a sudden realization of moral failings, but from the embarrassment of a public relations gaffe. The Israeli military has destroyed over 70% of homes in Gaza since October 2023, according to UN estimates, an act of collective punishment often justified by a legal system that
consistently favors expansion over international law. The network driving this includes not just judicial figures but military commanders and political leaders, all operating within a framework that devalues Palestinian lives. Colonel Karim, a high-ranking military rabbi, exemplifies the seamless integration of religious justification with military policy—a convenient fusion that has repeatedly