disgrace: A soldier from the Nahal Brigade who wore a patch with the 'Messiah' logo on his uniform was sentenced today (Wednesday) to 30 days in prison, after Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir recognized him at a guard post during a patrol in Judea and Samaria - and ordered him to be tried.
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The platoon commander was sentenced to 14 days of probation, the company commander received a reprimand, and the battalion commander received a command remark.
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According to a report by Roy Sharon in Kan News, the fighters were briefed in preparation for the Chief of Staff's expected visit, and according to the IDF, despite this, "they behaved in a manner that was inconsistent with what was expected of them and did not comply with the rules of discipline.".
The brigade commander, who judged the soldier and officers, held a commanders' meeting for the entire chain of command in the brigade on the subject of operational discipline.
IDF sources reported that the Chief of Staff held a discussion with the commanders after the incident and said: "We must see that we, as commanders, meet the norms that we expect and demand from our subordinates. They look to us and they expect us to guide their path.".
According to him, "the righteousness of our path is based on the spirit of the IDF and its values, and they are an inseparable part of victory. We are a victorious army, a disciplined army that upholds its values and norms is a victorious army.".
According to the Chief of Staff, the 2,000-year-old Jewish longing for the coming of the Messiah is not part of the "spirit and values of the IDF.".
MK Boaz Bismuth responded: "The decision to punish a soldier who wore a 'Messiah' patch is severe and scandalous. Just a year ago, Chief of Staff Zamir expressed himself completely differently.
""The Chief of Staff must answer what has changed since then, and whether media and political pressures are being exerted on the IDF High Command that it is unable to withstand. The IDF must maintain discipline, but also fairness. Release the fighter now!""
