Channel 12 reported on the 30th that roughly 120 soldiers at an Israel Defense Forces base left the camp en masse, leaving their weapons behind, after a commander attempted to remove banners and insignia. Local outlets said the removed items reflected "hierarchical differences" and were accused of "glorifying" or "shaming" bullying of new recruits; soldiers reportedly departed in protest.

2026-07-31

Channel 12 reported on the 30th that roughly 120 soldiers at an Israel Defense Forces base left the camp en masse, leaving their weapons behind, after a commander attempted to remove banners and insignia. Local outlets said the removed items reflected "hierarchical differences" and were accused of "glorifying" or "shaming" bullying of new recruits; soldiers reportedly departed in protest.