Reserve soldier Ziv Bar-Ness responded to the termination of his reserve service by saying he will not be silenced and will not cooperate with what he called selective enforcement. According to a report by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio), Bar-Ness said that 'there are people here who are doing propaganda in uniform' and vowed not to relent.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the removal of Ziv Bar-Ness from his reserve unit in the 7th Brigade, and his subsequent reinstatement after intervention by the Defense Minister's office. The current termination, reported by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio), marks the latest development in the IDF's enforcement of the ban on political statements by uniformed personnel. Bar-Ness, a right-wing activist, has maintained that his posts were not political incitement but legitimate expression. The IDF has not yet commented on the new decision.
3 developments
- StrongIDF official: Soldier dismissed for posting political video for 'wrong side'
- DevelopingIDF prohibits combat reservists from bringing personal sidearms to base
- DevelopingReport: Right-wing reservist Ziv Bar-Ness reinstated after IDF dismissed him over political statements
- DevelopingSmotrich demands IDF chief reverse dismissal of reservist who voiced political support
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