New IDF Chief of Staff Zamir: “It’s Not My Job to Remove a ‘Moshiach’ Patch from Soldiers”
In a surprising statement at a General Staff Command conference, newly appointed IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir declared that he has no intention of removing patches from any soldier’s uniform • Read More
“I’m not going to remove a patch from any soldier – that’s your job,” Zamir told those present. “I don’t intend to deal with this, and you don’t want me to deal with it either. This is the responsibility of the chain of command.”
His remarks come in the wake of a controversial incident involving former IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who personally removed a “Moshiach” patch from a reservist’s uniform during a visit to soldiers in Southern Lebanon last Tishrei (September–October). The incident, which took place in the village of Aita al-Shaab, sparked media criticism. Halevi reportedly told the surprised soldier, “Only military symbols will be worn here.”
Six months prior, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit published an image of soldiers operating in Khan Younis, in which a “Moshiach” patch worn by one of the troops was deliberately blurred. This move was also met with backlash, as the “Moshiach” patch has gained widespread popularity across various IDF units since the outbreak of the Swords of Iron war.
Although IDF regulations officially prohibit the wearing of unauthorized patches, enforcement has been lax, and soldiers across different divisions continue to wear a wide variety of patches. Among them, the “Moshiach” patch remains one of the most commonly seen.
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