According to documents obtained through a freedom of information request by Elad Man, a lawyer from the Hatzlacha association, dozens of Finnish citizens have served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the Gaza war. This information was first reported by the British media outlet Declassified UK. The documents detail the number of dual nationals serving in the Israeli military, specifically listing 56 individuals with dual Finnish-Israeli citizenship and six Finnish citizens with citizenship in multiple countries.

The Israeli military's response to the request specifies that the same name could appear in both columns regarding dual nationality, meaning that the exact number of Finnish nationals might not be clearly discernible from the records. The military service is compulsory in Israel, and this requirement also applies to individuals with multiple nationalities. However, it remains unclear whether the Finnish citizens listed are currently serving or are in the reserve, nor what specific roles they have taken on.

This situation raises questions about the implications of dual citizenship and military obligations, particularly for Finnish nationals who may find themselves enmeshed in conflicts like the Gaza War. The information highlights the complex interplay between national responsibilities and individual identities, particularly for those with ties to countries involved in ongoing conflicts.