Ex-IDF Chief Halevi Proposed Dismissing Reserve Soldiers, Netanyahu Refused
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- Former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi proposed dismissing reserve soldiers who refused to report for duty.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Halevi's proposal to dismiss the reservists.
- Halevi stated Netanyahu feared dismissing reservists would cause a larger wave of refusal.
- Halevi asked Netanyahu to publicly support reservists, but the Prime Minister refused.
- Halevi noted Netanyahu's public criticism of the army contrasted with private remarks.
- These revelations were made by Halevi in a meeting with bereaved families.
Former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi revealed that he proposed dismissing reserve soldiers who refused to report for duty following the approval of a law to cancel the reasonableness standard. Halevi stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected this proposal, saying, "Absolutely not! It will bring a larger wave." Halevi made these remarks in a recent meeting with bereaved families.
Halevi explained that after the law's approval, he warned Netanyahu that Israel was in a "danger zone." He requested that the Prime Minister issue a positive statement towards the reservists and ask ministers to stop attacking them, but Netanyahu refused. Halevi also noted a discrepancy between Netanyahu's public statements and his private conversations, stating, "Above the podium, the Prime Minister spoke against me and against the army and our handling, but in the room, he spoke completely differently."
During their discussion, Halevi asked Netanyahu if he wanted him to dismiss all the refusers, to which the Prime Minister responded with strong opposition, fearing it would escalate the situation. Halevi recounted that even after this conversation, Netanyahu continued to publicly criticize the army, claiming it was not doing enough.
The meeting with the bereaved families, who sought answers regarding the events of October 7th in the absence of a state commission of inquiry, was attended by a small group. Neither the Prime Minister's office nor Halevi's representatives provided a comment on the matter.
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