In a statement to journalist Nadav Perry, the IDF Spokesperson defended the Chief of Staff against criticism, saying the Chief represents the soldiers in Golani and in the tank, and attacking him attacks them.
The IDF Spokesperson issued a sharp defense of the Chief of Staff on Thursday evening, responding to what he described as 'cheap criticism' of the military leader. The statement, reported by Nir Dvori (N12), warns that attacking the Chief of Staff indirectly harms the soldiers he represents — specifically referencing the Golani Brigade and tank crews. The remark adds to an ongoing public debate over the role and leadership of the military chief, which has seen unusual public letters and political commentary in recent weeks. The Chief of Staff's office has not commented on the statement.
4 developments
- DevelopingIDF Spokesperson Defrin at JNS policy summit: 'Our enemies see our values as weakness; we see them as our strength'
- DevelopingDafrin tells All in: Chief of Staff's letter is professional, conscription law 'not ethical'
- DevelopingMK Boaron: IDF Chief of Staff must not grade elected officials, must be subordinate to civilian level
- DevelopingJournalist Itamar Fleishman: IDF chief must see the campaign being run on the army's back
Source and signal
- Internal intake