Givati Battalion Fighters Protest After Commander Destroys Unit Symbols

First reported by Now 14 · 2 hours ago

What happened

Givati Brigade Sabra Battalion soldiers protested by leaving their base after their commander destroyed traditional company signs, which they say harmed their morale.

• 01Givati Brigade Sabra Battalion fighters left Sde Teyman base in protest.
• 02The battalion commander broke traditional company signs during an inspection.
• 03The signs are longstanding symbols important to the companies’ identity.
• 04Soldiers say breaking the signs damages their spirit and morale.
• 05They vowed not to remain silent about the incident.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew25 minutes ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

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