Retired Colonel Yoni Shtavon Condemns Soldier Mutiny During War as Unacceptable
In a recent broadcast on Channel 14's program The Patriots, retired Colonel Yoni Shtavon strongly criticized the phenomenon of soldiers abandoning their bases and laying down arms during wartime. He described such actions as extremely serious and unacceptable under any circumstances, warning that the enemy observes these events and that they must not be allowed to occur.
Shtavon emphasized that regardless of the reasons behind such behavior, it constitutes a dangerous mutiny that could have devastating consequences. He cautioned that legitimizing these acts, even within the national camp, risks encouraging similar actions by other groups such as the Kaplan Force and Brothers in Arms, effectively validating their dissent.
While affirming the program's ongoing support for soldiers facing combat challenges, Shtavon drew a firm line against any form of rebellion or desertion during conflict. He stated, "This studio has always empowered soldiers against overwhelming force and war, but there are limits, and this is one of them. This you will not do."
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