The patch. That's what caught the eye before anything else.
When they fought in Lebanon, and paid the price, no one would dare bother them about patches. For that reason one can understand the parents of the fighter from Battalion 50 who was sent this…
Assessment
The article highlights a perceived double standard in how the military treats soldiers based on the timing and context of their infractions. Parents of a soldier from Battalion 50 who was confined for wearing a messianic patch likely feel anger, as similar behavior during wartime in Lebanon was tolerated. The core issue is inconsistency in enforcement and the message it sends about which soldiers are protected.