A report Thursday evening says 20 soldiers from the Givati Brigade's veteran platoon have not yet returned to base following the revolt. The battalion commander and protest leaders are expected to face disciplinary action.
A new report Thursday evening indicates that 20 soldiers from the Givati Brigade's veteran platoon have not yet returned to base following the rebellion at the Sde Teiman base. The battalion commander and protest leaders are expected to face disciplinary action. This development comes after the IDF earlier stated that all soldiers except one platoon had returned.
At 17:44 Jerusalem, the Givati Brigade commander condemned the incident, calling it a serious incident with no place in the IDF, and emphasized that values are measured in routine as well as combat. The IDF updated that all soldiers except one platoon had returned to base. By 19:48 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the IDF had backed the battalion commanders. At 21:04, The Zioneer reported that the IDF was considering dismissing involved soldiers from combat duty. At 21:52, The Zioneer reported that the brigade commander had sentenced protest organizers to 30 days in military prison and dismissal from the brigade.
The rebellion was triggered by a dispute over tradition signs at the Sde Teiman base. The Givati Brigade commander has stated that the rebellion has no place in the IDF, and that soldiers who fight together under fire must meet the same standards in routine. The IDF has expressed full backing for the battalion commanders.
The current report indicates that the situation is not fully resolved, with 20 soldiers from the veteran platoon still absent. It remains unclear whether these soldiers will face disciplinary action or return voluntarily. The exact number of returning soldiers and the status of the veteran platoon are still to be clarified.
6 developments
- DevelopingGivati Brigade commander sentences protest organizers to 30 days, dismissal from brigade
- StrongIDF considers dismissing Givati soldiers involved in Sde Teiman rebellion, Channel 12 reports
- StrongReport: Some rebel soldiers returning to base, roll call expected to assess full picture
- StrongChannel 14 reports Givati Sabra battalion fighters laid down weapons, abandoned Sde Teiman base
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