MESOP NEWS : ‘We Will Not Accept Recklessness,’ Says Military Chief to Soldiers After 40 Palestinians Killed by IDF Fire

Aviv Kochavi says the IDF will crack down on soldiers who don’t follow regulations after 40 Palestinians were killed by IDF fire in the West Bank since May 2021, including non-combatants killed by mistake

Yaniv Kubovich HAARETZ – Aug. 12, 2021 IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi announced Wednesday that the army will come down harshly on combat soldiers who not follow regulations in the field, in response to the many killings of Palestinians by IDF fire in the West Bank.

“We will back you up when you act according to orders, but we will not accept exceptions,” he said at the change of command ceremony for the head of the Central Command. “We will back you up when you use your judgment, even if there are mistakes, but we will not accept recklessness.”

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