Intel soldiers respond to critics: Unit's activities go well beyond self defense

The 43 signatories from the IDF's top electronic surveillance unit (8200) who said they would no longer spy on Palestinians living under occupation have responded to the massive wave of criticism their letter inspired.

"We do not deny the important role 8200 plays in protecting the citizens of Israel, but years of serving in the unit have proven without a shadow of a doubt that the unit's role in the (occupied) territories extends well beyond self defense, and this goes beyond any specific missions into the unit's core mission.

"The unit's activities in the Palestinian arena are an inseparable part of the military rule..." Read full report