Gila Gamliel at Sde Teiman: "Here are the true brothers in arms"

Minister Gila Gamliel published a video on Monday in support of reserve soldiers, in which she sharply criticized protest organizations, claiming that the term "Brothers in Arms" has been misappropriated. The video begins with a recording of members of the "Brothers in Arms" movement declaring their refusal to report for duty. In response, Gamliel clarified that true fighters are those who serve in the field, leave their families, and defend the country's borders unconditionally. According to her, an uncompromising commitment to the people of Israel is what defines the brotherhood of fighters, in contrast to voices calling for the cessation of volunteer service.

At the center of her remarks, the minister addressed the case of the Force 100 soldiers at Sde Teiman, which she termed a "false blood libel." Gamliel attacked reports surrounding suspicions of acts of sodomy under circumstances of rape, claiming they were baseless accusations that caused significant damage to Israel's foreign relations in the midst of a war. She criticized protest organizations for "remaining silent" in the face of the harm done to the soldiers, noting with pride that she and the national camp ensured full legal representation for the soldiers until the indictment was dropped.

In conclusion, Gamliel used these events to issue a political call ahead of the elections. She urged supporters to vote for the national camp and the Likud party with the goal of establishing a broad government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. The minister emphasized that only such leadership can unite the nation, provide full backing to IDF soldiers fighting at the front, and preserve the honor of those who sacrifice their lives for the security of the state.