The IDF investigator insisted that she approved the leak to try and defend her office against rising pressure and threats. Critics accused her of intentionally trying to harm soldiers and the reputation of the state.
The protest sparked debates within Haredi communities, with some leaders worrying that it was wrong to hold the rally just as the government was finalizing a new proposal on the issue.
The decision to launch tank shells instead of a precision strike at Nasser Hospital, and who gave the green light, are major questions that remain unanswered.