Reservist filmed calling to vote for Smotrich and dismissed from service, minister to chief of staff: 'Not proportional'
The fighter, who was documented with his face exposed on the beach in Gaza, said that the soldiers 'are preparing the ground for settlement' - and added: 'For the victory, yes Smotrich'. The Finance Minister…
Assessment
A reservist's public political endorsement while on duty in Gaza has triggered a clash between military discipline and a minister's intervention. The IDF's removal of the soldier underscores its prohibition on political speech in uniform, while the finance minister's letter accuses selective enforcement, raising questions about command authority and political pressure on operational decisions.