The Givati Brigade has sentenced 14 soldiers to 30 days in prison and dismissed them from combat duties, according to reports. The soldiers were among those who led the rebellion in the Sabra battalion earlier this week. The entire battalion remains grounded at base, and additional soldiers face disciplinary proceedings.
The Givati Brigade finalized disciplinary action against the Sabra battalion rebellion Friday afternoon, sentencing 14 soldiers to 30 days in military prison and dismissing them from combat duties. The entire battalion was ordered to remain at the base, canceling Shabbat leave. Approximately 80 soldiers who had left the base but returned will undergo a command and educational process over Shabbat. Two leaders of the rebellion turned themselves in overnight and will face trial later, while one soldier has yet to report for trial.
The disciplinary measures were first reported Thursday evening at 21:46 Jerusalem, with initial reports from Channel 14 and i24NEWS indicating the brigade commander, Col. Netanel Shmaka, had sentenced over 20 soldiers to prison and dismissed them from combat roles. The Zioneer reported at 13:04 Friday, citing Channel 14, that 14 soldiers had been sentenced to 30 days, the entire battalion grounded, and approximately 80 soldiers to undergo a command process. The IDF confirmed the sentences Friday after the courts-martial concluded, narrowing the number to 14.
The rebellion in the Sabra battalion, which occurred earlier this week, saw over 100 soldiers leave the Sde Teiman base. The brigade commander described the incident as "a serious event that has no place in the IDF, especially in the Givati Brigade." The disciplinary response has been comprehensive, with the entire battalion grounded and additional soldiers facing educational proceedings.
One soldier remains absent from base and has not reported for trial. The two leaders who turned themselves in overnight await sentencing. The approximately 80 soldiers undergoing the weekend educational process may face further disciplinary proceedings depending on the outcome.
13 developments
- StrongChannel 14 reports Givati Sabra battalion fighters laid down weapons, abandoned Sde Teiman base
- StrongIDF considers dismissing Givati soldiers involved in Sde Teiman rebellion, Channel 12 reports
- DevelopingCommentary: 'Immense damage' to Givati Brigade from rebellion, IDF command questioned
- DevelopingYair Goldblatt: Givati rebellion's core lesson is 'think before acting'
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