A senior IDF official told YinonNews that over 80% of the soldiers who left the Sde Teiman base today have returned, and that the incident will be handled through disciplinary measures.
A senior IDF official told YinonNews on Thursday evening that over 80% of the soldiers who left the Sde Teiman base earlier today have returned, and that the matter will be handled through disciplinary proceedings. The official did not disclose the exact number of soldiers involved or the specific disciplinary steps. The update comes as the IDF has confirmed throughout the day that most soldiers have returned to base, with the battalion commander initially setting a 16:00 deadline for return without punishment, later extended to 19:30–20:00, according to a soldier in the battalion.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, the battalion commander sent a message to soldiers' parents at 15:44 Jerusalem, offering a 16:00 deadline without punishment. By 16:00, a senior military official described the absence of returning soldiers as a 'serious disciplinary incident.' By 16:54, reports indicated some soldiers were returning, and a roll call was expected. The IDF then confirmed that most soldiers had returned, with one platoon still outside, and that the rebellion leaders would face disciplinary proceedings. The division and brigade commanders visited the base for talks. The soldiers involved claimed commanders destroyed a memorial corner, prompting their departure, and allegedly sang protest songs against officers.
The incident has been framed by senior IDF officials as a serious disciplinary matter that 'has no place in the IDF,' while acknowledging the soldiers' combat service across all sectors. The Zioneer has previously reported on broader IDF manpower challenges, including a warning of near-record 90,000 draft dodgers, though this incident is specific to the Givati Brigade's Sabra battalion.
It remains unclear how many soldiers initially left the base, the exact number in the one platoon that had not returned earlier, and the specific disciplinary measures that will be applied to the leaders. The IDF has not commented on the soldiers' allegations regarding the memorial corner.
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