Inciting chants against IDF chief of staff at anti-desertion arrest protest; Katz condemns

At a protest in Israel against the arrest of deserters, participants chanted incitement against the IDF Chief of Staff. Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned the chants.

At a protest rally held overnight against the military arrest of deserters (soldiers who refuse service), participants reportedly directed incitement chants at the IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi. Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a condemnation, calling the chants unacceptable. The event highlights deepening social tensions over military service refusal, which has become a flashpoint in Israeli society. No further details about the protest location or number of participants were immediately available.

2 developments

1. 01:54 · 30 JunLatest

   Specifies the incitement occurred during a protest against the arrest of deserters.

2. 23:14 · 29 Jun

   Defense Minister Katz condemns incitement against IDF Chief of Staff

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