**EXCLUSIVE: ITV Commissions ‘Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War’ from Zandland**

ITV has commissioned *Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War*, a one-off documentary from documentary producer Zandland. The film presents first-hand recollections of the Israel-Hamas war from Israel Defense Force (IDF) veterans and reservists who have served in the conflict.

Producers say the accounts may raise serious questions about conduct on the ground and potential breaches of international law. The documentary is set to air on November 10 and marks the first ITV commission for Ben Zand’s Liverpool-based indie label, Zandland.

The production team aimed to delve into the human and ethical dimensions of the war. Several soldiers interviewed in *Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War* are speaking for the first time about their experiences, offering a rare perspective from inside the Israeli military. This is particularly notable given the scarcity of on-the-ground reporting from international media; foreign journalists have been banned from entering Gaza independently since 2023, when Israel launched its offensive following the Hamas attacks.

Ahead of the broadcast, producers revealed that the soldiers’ testimonies recount what they recall as “indiscriminate bombardment, instances where Palestinian civilians were used as human shields, and an operational culture that some soldiers characterized as ‘no innocents in Gaza.’”

Matan Cohen serves as the producer and conducts interviews with the soldiers, while Ben Zand directs the film. Zand commented:
*”The ability to expose the reality of what happened on the ground in this horrific situation is what journalism is for. These testimonies shine a light on actions and decisions that the world was never meant to see, and they challenge us to confront what really happens in conflict when accountability is lost.”*

Tom Giles, Controller of Current Affairs at ITV, added:
*”This is an important and powerful set of testimonies from members of the IDF who served in the Gaza War after the Hamas-led attacks on October 7th, 2023, charting the growing disillusionment and shame of some about the war they say they experienced and the manner in which it was conducted.”*

*Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War* promises to provide a compelling and candid insight into one of the most complex and controversial conflicts of recent times.
https://deadline.com/2025/11/itv-breaking-ranks-idf-soldiers-israel-hamas-war-zandland-1236610501/