Far-Right Attacks Against Paratroopers Commander Spark Outrage in IDF
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Colonel Roey Zweig, commander of the Paratroopers Brigade, is facing harsh online criticism from the far-right after his troops were deployed to prevent settler violence against Palestinians in the Shilo Valley. Senior IDF officials are reportedly angered by the attacks and are considering an investigation into suspected incitement against the officer. The brigade's deployment followed recent incidents of alleged violence by right-wing activists against Palestinians and European diplomats.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Far-right activists are harshly criticizing Colonel Roey Zweig, commander of the Paratroopers Brigade, online.
- Zweig's forces were deployed to the Shilo Valley to prevent settler violence against Palestinians.
- Senior IDF officials are reportedly angered by the attacks and considering an incitement investigation.
- The brigade's deployment followed recent alleged violence by activists against Palestinians and diplomats.
Colonel Roey Zweig, the commander of the Paratroopers Brigade, has become the target of severe online attacks from the far-right following his forces' deployment to the Shilo Valley. The brigade was stationed in the area to prevent violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians. Senior IDF officials are reportedly furious and are considering investigating the possibility of incitement against the officer.
Social media posts from the right-wing accused Zweig of leading a "relentless persecution" that culminated in the burning of religious items. One post claimed Zweig was sent to "handle the escalation in the area" but instead targeted "Hilltop Youth" settlers, rather than confronting "the real enemy," left-wing anarchists, or foreign activists involved in inciting unrest during the olive harvest. The posts also referenced Zweig's past actions as commander of the Samaria Brigade, where he allegedly besieged settlers and pursued them.
The attacks against Zweig have generated significant anger within the IDF, with some calling for an investigation into potential incitement against a military officer. The Paratroopers Brigade was recently moved to the Samaria region due to serious incidents where right-wing activists allegedly attacked Palestinians, reportedly injuring an American photojournalist. In a separate incident, activists are suspected of attacking a group of European diplomats. The IDF decided the Paratroopers Brigade would operate in the Shilo Valley to prevent violent activities by extremist right-wing activists.