Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responded Tuesday evening to a letter from parents of IDF commando fighters in Lebanon, saying the government sends troops to battle terrorists but ties their hands and does not allow them to defend themselves, as reported by N12.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responded Tuesday evening to an urgent letter sent by parents of IDF commando fighters deployed in Lebanon, according to a statement reported by N12. Bennett said the government sends troops to confront terrorists but ties their hands and does not allow them to protect their lives.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday, a group of parents sent a sharply worded letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Zamir, expressing deep concern over continued fighting, alleging soldiers are in a vulnerable position with daily casualties, and demanding clear operational goals and force-protection measures.
Bennett has been publicly criticizing the government's conduct in Lebanon for several days. On Sunday evening, he said he was receiving an overwhelming number of messages about an "unimaginable reality" where troops are sent to face the enemy with their hands tied. The parents' letter represents the latest expression of concern from within the military community over force-protection rules and the conduct of the campaign. Bennett's remarks remain unconfirmed by the Prime Minister's Office or Defense Ministry.
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