IDF clarifies new Shin Bet appointee was not dismissed from military

An earlier IDF statement stressed that any communication by IDF personnel with the political echelon requires the approval of the chief of staff.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits soldiers stationed at the security buffer zone in Syria, April 20, 2025.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits soldiers stationed at the security buffer zone in Syria, April 20, 2025.

(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

ByAMIR BOHBOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

MAY 23, 2025 09:29

Updated: MAY 23, 2025 12:46

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