Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was met with chants of 'go home' from parts of the audience Thursday evening at the IDF combat officers' graduation ceremony at Bahad 1, while other attendees voiced support, N13 and Army Radio report.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was met with a mixed reception at the IDF's combat officers' course graduation ceremony at Bahad 1 on Thursday evening, according to journalists Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio). Parts of the audience shouted 'Go home' at the prime minister, while other attendees countered with cheers of support. The ceremony was also attended by Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, as The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday. The incident reflects ongoing public divisions over the government and the war, though no additional details on security or the prime minister's response were reported.
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