A senior military official said Thursday that a large number of soldiers have already returned to their base, and a roll call will be held shortly to assess the full picture and determine exact numbers. The statement follows an earlier report that a group of soldiers had returned and a roll call was underway to check for missing comrades.
A senior military official confirmed Thursday that a large number of soldiers have already returned to their base, and a roll call will be held shortly to obtain the full picture and determine exact numbers. The confirmation came minutes after The Zioneer reported that a group of IDF soldiers had returned to their base and a roll call was underway to check for missing comrades, signaling a stabilizing situation after hours of uncertainty.
The incident began around 13:54 Jerusalem Thursday, when unverified reports indicated that soldiers at the Sde Teiman military base had left the facility in an act of rebellion. Within minutes, dozens of Givati Brigade soldiers were identified as having left the base in protest against the command staff. Arab media channels celebrated the reported rebellion, and security analyst Yair Goldblatt warned that the development must be taken into account. By 13:54, Israeli media reported that the Givati Brigade would hold a roll call at 16:30 to check for absent soldiers. Shortly after, Yediot News reporter Yinon Yach reported that a group of soldiers had returned to the base and a roll call was about to begin. The senior official's statement now confirms a high rate of return, marking a significant shift from the initial reports of mass desertion.
The incident unfolded amid broader security challenges, as Israel continues to maintain high readiness across all fronts. The roll call scheduled for this afternoon will determine whether any soldiers remain unaccounted for, and the exact number of returnees is still to be clarified. No official details have been provided regarding the cause of the protest or the unit's command structure.
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