Basyuk is the head of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Operations Directorate, which is responsible for preparing the Israeli military for war. The unit works alongside the IDF’s regional commands as well as the air force and navy. Basyuk was on the ground in Gaza during Israel’s most recent onslaught and presided over decision-making on last year’s offensive in southern Lebanon. Declassified spotted Basyuk outside the MoD and questioned him about the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against Israeli officials. Basyuk was asked: “Are you worried about the ICC investigating you for war crimes? Are you a war criminal?” He did not respond and was rushed by aides into a nearby building.
