The IDF Spokesperson has ordered the immediate suspension of dozens of social media accounts managed by IDF units from division level and below, at least until after the elections. Only official accounts of the IDF, its branches, arms, and commands may operate; division, brigade, and subordinate framework accounts require individual approval from the Spokesperson, according to Israeli media reports.
The IDF Spokesperson has frozen dozens of social media accounts operated by IDF units at the division level and below, effective immediately and at least until after the elections, according to Israeli media reports. The decision, reflected in an official order, cites the election period and the need to maintain a unified, apolitical message. Only the official accounts of the IDF, its branches, arms, and commands are permitted to continue operating; all accounts of divisions, brigades, and subordinate frameworks must receive individual approval from the IDF Spokesperson.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, the IDF Spokesperson had already announced the closure of all unit social media pages. This latest report adds the scale — dozens of accounts — and the specific requirement for individual approval at lower command levels. The freeze is intended to ensure message uniformity and prevent any appearance of political activity during the election campaign.
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