The impersonator joined IDF forces in the hours following the Hamas attack and even entered the Gaza Strip with the troops; the Shin Bet emphasizes that there was no malicious intent in his actions.

An indictment was filed against an IDF officer for crimes of drug trafficking and removing weapons from the military authority. According to the indictment, the suspect received a payment of 100,000 NIS for selling drugs, and seven grenades were found in his home