A rare outbreak of common sense.

It does worry me that "Zionism" could be considered a protected belief though. Surprised they didn't go that route. I guess they didn't want to risk a court ruling on if Zionism "conflicts with the fundamental rights of others".

It confirmed that correspondence exists but refused to release any information, saying it would prejudice the department’s ability to offer “free and frank” advice in the future.

They should appeal to the ICO, it's surprisingly easy. If an idiot like me can win there anyone can.

whatever reasons they have are BS anyways and don't change the fact that any IOF soldier is either a war criminal or complicit with war criminals.

Though I've never met any IOF who didn't casually bring up how proud they are of their war crimes in conversation.

In light of its diverse membership, the guidance said the IDF is “not a racial group for the purpose of the criminal law” and being a member is therefore not a protected characteristic.

That's a hell of a take.