Israel Military

Officers in the Military Rabbinate address the letter from the Hesder Yeshivas Union following the refusal of Givati Brigade soldiers to follow orders. In closed conversations, they clarify that the soldiers' actions are unacceptable, but sharply criticize commanders who lied to religious soldiers and caused them to desecrate the Sabbath. "This did not happen in a vacuum," they explained.

Lt. Col. A., the intelligence officer of the Gaza Division during October 7, continues to serve in Aman despite Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's decision to end his service. Roni Eshel's father stated: "I don't understand how this man is still wearing an IDF uniform."

The 14 soldiers who led the disciplinary incident in the Tzabar Battalion were sentenced to 30 days in prison, will be removed from combat duty, and will be transferred from combat roles. About 80 additional soldiers who left the base will undergo a command-educational process this weekend.

This evening, Sunday, new and disturbing testimonies have emerged, revealing a harsh picture of physical violence, harassment, and theft within the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion, alongside ongoing cover-ups by senior command.