Ex-IDF Spokesperson From Ultra-Orthodox Background Appointed by "Breaking the Silence"
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Ayelet Kroyzer, who served in the IDF Spokesperson Unit after leaving the ultra-Orthodox community, has been named spokesperson for "Breaking the Silence." Her appointment follows a controversial social media post accusing the IDF of misleading the public and misrepresenting casualties. Questions have arisen about the scope of her military duties, with reports suggesting her role was focused on economic media rather than operational announcements. The IDF has not yet officially commented on Kroyzer's claims.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Ayelet Kroyzer, an ex-IDF Spokesperson, was appointed spokesperson for "Breaking the Silence."
- Kroyzer, who grew up ultra-Orthodox, served in the IDF Spokesperson Unit during the war.
- She accused the IDF of misleading the public and misrepresenting casualties in a viral post.
- Her claims were amplified by Arab media as insider testimony.
- Questions have been raised about the specifics of her military role and involvement in operational announcements.
- Kroyzer did not provide concrete evidence to support her accusations.
Ayelet Kroyzer, who grew up in the ultra-Orthodox community, has been appointed as the new spokesperson for the "Breaking the Silence" organization, sparking controversy online. Kroyzer, who recently completed her military service in the IDF Spokesperson Unit, announced her new role with a sharp post criticizing the military. Her post quickly gained traction, reaching approximately 900,000 views on X (formerly Twitter), and drew significant backlash and angry responses.
In her post, Kroyzer accused the IDF Spokesperson Unit of misleading the public and distorting reality during the war. She claimed to have witnessed the term "terrorist" being applied to innocent Palestinians and stated that during her service, she learned to draft announcements about dozens of casualties from strikes while automatically including statements of regret for harming uninvolved individuals. These serious accusations were widely reported in Arab media, which presented her statements as testimony from someone who served in the military's press unit and was exposed to its internal operations.
However, questions have been raised regarding Kroyzer's description of her military role. She served in the Economic Media desk of the IDF Spokesperson Unit, which officially handles economic reporters and public relations for the IDF's financial advisor. According to the IDF's website, the responsibility for writing and distributing operational announcements lies with the reporting hub in the concentration department. The discrepancy between her official duties and her description of her service routine raises doubts about the extent of her involvement in drafting announcements about strikes in Gaza. Kroyzer did not provide specific examples or documents to support her accusations in her post.
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