Itay Offir

Zamir instructs MAG to open investigation into NAZA film, IDF seeks Shin Bet support in probe

IDF Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir announced his intention to order a review of the film on Monday, suggesting that legal action could be taken against the directors of NAZA.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.
The IDF ordered a deeper prove into the killing of six-year-old Palestinian child Hind Rajab, pictured here.

Israel publishes internal war crimes probe, in first since October 7 Massacre

IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

Rollout of IDF alleged Gaza war crimes probe delayed again, source of delay unclear - exclusive

IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

IDF legal chief to issue key rulings on Gaza war crimes allegations in coming weeks - exclusive


Israel under 'unprecedented delegitimization attacks' from several global tribunals, IDF MAG says

To date, Offir's first major public decision was to withdraw indictments against five IDF soldiers who were indicted in the saga of the alleged beating of a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman.

IDF Military Advocate General (MAG) Maj. Gen. Itay Offir.

New MAG rejects controversial plea deal, will he be as strict on Sde Teiman? - analysis

Does Offir's decision indicate readiness to be strict in the Sde Teiman case, or to split the difference on controversies?

THE MAN who will try to save the IDF’s legal division from the scandal and the crossfire of Israeli  politics, and lift it to new heights: Itay Offir.

Family of slain IDF Sgt. Gur Kehati announces dismantlement of military gravestone

"This country is a curse. Judaism is a curse. I am done with both of them. Or rather, they finished me," Maayan Agmon-Kehati wrote on social media after the probe into her son's death was closed.

Sgt. Gur Kehati's family after dismantling his military gravestone.

New IDF chief lawyer Maj.-Gen. Offir visits Gaza front lines for legal assessment

"It was important to me, after entering office, to get up close to the reality and challenges which our soldiers and commanders confront on the southern front of the conflict," said Offir.

Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir looks on with IIDF Southern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asur at conditions in Gaza.

IDF Chief Zamir orders further probe of Jenin incident of killing surrendered Palestinians

Zamir qualified that Bluth's probe could proceed only after the newly sworn-in Military Advocate General, Maj. Gen. Itay Offir, decides whether to indict the soldiers involved.

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir. November 24, 2025.