More than 100 Givati Brigade soldiers left the Sde Teiman base at noon, the source reports. Most returned by the afternoon, but one platoon from older training courses has not yet returned to the base.
The latest update on the Givati Brigade incident at Sde Teiman, as of 19:04 Jerusalem, specifies that more than 100 soldiers left the base at noon on Thursday. Most returned during the afternoon, but a platoon composed of soldiers from older training courses has not yet returned. The reasons for the departure and the platoon's current status were not disclosed in the report.
Earlier today at 16:00 Jerusalem, a senior military official described the incident as a "serious disciplinary incident that has no place in the IDF." At that time, soldiers involved claimed commanders had destroyed a memorial corner, prompting their departure and alleged protest songs. By 16:00, it was reported that the soldiers had not returned despite a deadline set by their battalion commander. A Channel 14 report at 16:00 cited a senior source saying most had returned and a roll call was pending. The current update narrows the outstanding group to a single platoon from older courses.
The Givati Brigade has been heavily engaged in combat across multiple sectors. The Zioneer has reported on Givati casualties in Lebanon, including squad commander Matanel Krieger, who lost both legs. The disciplinary incident comes amid a high operational tempo for the brigade.
What remains open: the platoon's location, the reasons for its continued absence, and whether any disciplinary measures are being taken. The IDF has not provided further details beyond the roll call assessment.
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