Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responded Monday to sharp remarks by a reserve battalion commander about the erosion of IDF reservists, saying the prime minister and defense minister 'are unable to look our fighters in the eyes' and that the erosion 'costs us in human lives,' according to a report by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio).
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responded Monday to sharp remarks by a reserve battalion commander regarding the erosion of IDF reservists. In an interview with Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), the commander reportedly voiced concerns about the burden on reservists and the government's handling of the issue. Bennett's statement, quoted by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio), said: 'This is the grim reality in our country, the prime minister and defense minister are unable to look our fighters in the eyes. The erosion costs us in human lives.'
Bennett's comments come amid a broader debate over reservist service and the government's security policies. The former prime minister has previously criticized the government's approach to fighting in Lebanon and the treatment of soldiers, as The Zioneer has reported.
2 developments
- DevelopingBennett calls for enabling troops to defend themselves in Lebanon, criticizes political echelon
- DevelopingEx-General Vinter slams former PM Bennett: 'He only did me harm in life'
- DevelopingBennett responds to reservists' parents letter: Government ties troops' hands in Lebanon
- DevelopingBennett: Government cannot provide security to citizens; Magal says tweet reached Iran's Revolutionary Guards
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