IDF Chief of Staff Slams Film Creators as 'Baseless Liars'

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi strongly condemned the creators of the film "N.Z.A." (Nazis and Zionists), labeling their work as "baseless lies and manipulations." Speaking at an event honoring donors to the Association for the Soldier, Kochavi stated that attempts to tarnish IDF soldiers and commanders are a national and international mission that must be countered.

He asserted that the IDF is the most moral army in the world and directly addressed critics, saying, "To all our hypocritical critics, who preach sterile morality far from danger, I say: You will continue to criticize, and we will continue to fight." Kochavi invoked the Jewish concept of collective responsibility, "All of Israel are responsible for one another," to underscore the importance of defending the army's reputation.

The remarks come amid ongoing criticism and attempts to discredit the IDF, which Kochavi vowed to confront on every platform. The Chief of Staff's comments highlight the military's stance against what it perceives as unfair and unfounded attacks on its personnel and operations.