The IDF Spokesperson has reportedly ordered a freeze on activity of all digital accounts within the military, except for the official accounts of the army, departments, branches, and commands. The directive was issued Friday afternoon; further details were not immediately available.
The IDF Spokesperson has reportedly issued a directive ordering a freeze on all digital accounts within the military that are not the official accounts of the army, its departments, branches, and commands. The directive was issued Friday afternoon, according to reports. The move applies to accounts managed by units from division level and below, and requires individual approval from the Spokesperson for any such account to operate.
The Zioneer reported on Thursday evening (July 30, 20:03 Jerusalem) that Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin, the IDF Spokesperson, had ordered the temporary closure of dozens of division and brigade social media accounts until after the elections, citing the need to maintain statehood and message uniformity. The initial report, by journalist Yinon Shalom Yitach, was later confirmed by multiple Israeli media outlets. Subsequent reports expanded the directive's scope: accounts at division level and below were initially suspended, and individual approval from the Spokesperson was required for continued operation. The directive issued Friday formalizes the freeze across all non-official military accounts.
The order comes amid a broader pattern of internal measures within the IDF. As The Zioneer reported on July 28, the IDF's financial advisor has been restricting military spending. On July 6, the IDF closed a command center established for coordinating evacuations. These steps reflect efforts to tighten control and maintain consistency during a period of heightened scrutiny.
The exact duration of the freeze beyond the elections has not been specified, and the process for obtaining individual approval for unit accounts remains unclear. The IDF has not issued an official statement on the directive.
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