Givati soldiers: 'When you break the symbols, you break the spirit'

Soldiers from the Givati Brigade released a statement Thursday afternoon, saying that breaking unit symbols damages morale, according to a report by ynet. The statement, which includes the line 'We will not remain silent,' appears to be a protest against a recent internal incident.

Soldiers from the Givati Brigade released a statement Thursday afternoon, according to a report by ynet. The statement, which includes the quote 'When you break the symbols, you break the spirit. We will not remain silent,' appears to be a protest against a recent breach of unit traditions. The full text of the statement was not immediately available, and the IDF has not officially commented.

3 developments

1. 2 minutes ago · 16:08 · 30 JulLatest

   Soldiers released a statement declaring, 'When you break symbols, you break spirit.'

2. 15:41 · 30 Jul

   Soldiers published a full statement condemning the destruction of unit signs.

3. 15:34 · 30 Jul

   IDF soldiers say officers broke company tradition signs during inspection

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