Last night it was revealed that the IDF decided to transfer delegations destined for Poland to Lithuania due to difficulties in coordinating with the Poles and following the diplomatic tensions with Poland over its government policy on the Holocaust.
Today it turns out that the decision, led by Chief Education Officer Brigadier General Ophir Levius, who received the approval of the head of the ACA and the Deputy Chief of Staff, was implemented without the approval of Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, who did not discuss the issue at all. To Defense Minister Bnei Gantz. The IDF was very embarrassed yesterday following the publication, when it became clear that the decision was not made as required. Senior officials criticized the decision, and some described it as “delusional.”
The “Witnesses in Uniform” project, in which officers go on expeditions to Poland, has been in existence for 20 years.
IDF Spokesman’s Response: The ‘Witnesses in Uniform’ Journey is a key step in commemorating the Holocaust in the IDF. Passing on the memory of the Holocaust to IDF commanders in the best possible way. The recommendation will be presented to the Chief of Staff soon.