IDF Shuts Down Unit Social Media Pages Ahead of Israeli Elections

In an unusual move ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections, the IDF spokesperson has ordered the immediate closure of all social media pages operated by military units, divisions, and headquarters. This directive, reported by i24, affects dozens of pages including independent accounts of various brigades and divisions across the army. The order aims to ensure uniformity and neutrality in messaging during the election period and is expected to remain in effect at least until after the elections. The official command stated that due to the election period and the need to maintain state neutrality and message consistency, a renewed regulation of the IDF's social media activity is required. This effectively halts the independent social media presence of many IDF units during the election timeframe.