An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer who has been convicted of raping a Palestinian woman, bribery and fraud had appeared before a court martial in the past for sexually harassing female soldiers subordinate to him but was ultimately allowed to keep his post, Ynet learned on Thursday.
An IDF Manpower Directorate document seen by Ynet reveals that the disgraced officer was almost dismissed from military service following two incidents in which he sexually harassed female soldiers.
He was convicted of both charges but managed to convince the court's judge advocate to keep him in the military by presenting letters of recommendation and other accolades he received during his service.