IDF Chief of Staff Defends Military Morality Amidst Smear Campaigns

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated at an appreciation event for donors to the Association for the Soldier that the principle 'All of Israel are responsible for one another' reflects an individual's responsibility for the nation's welfare. He asserted that this principle is evident in attempts to tarnish the reputation of IDF soldiers and commanders through baseless lies and manipulations.

Halevi emphasized that defending the IDF's image is a national and international mission, requiring clear statements on all platforms that the IDF is the most moral army in the world. He contrasted this with deliberate attacks on Israeli civilians, barbaric raids targeting civilian populations, and missile launches at cities.

Despite these provocations, Halevi affirmed the IDF's adherence to its values and international law, highlighting efforts to avoid harming innocent civilians.