The ministers condemned and now go back and apologize: On Friday, an IDF soldier who was on vacation was arrested after protesting with left-wing activists in the southern Hebron mountain and allegedly throwing stones at the soldiers who were securing the place. Defense Minister Gantz and Internal Security Minister Bar Lev then rushed to condemn the soldier and his actions. It is important to note, according to the investigation, Although the soldier did not throw stones at the soldiers on the spot, he refused to obey the orders of the soldiers in the field.
The soldier was arrested, but the IDF investigation determined that he did not throw stones
Today (Sunday), after an IDF investigation determined that the protesting soldier did not throw the stones at IDF forces, the ministers apologized for their firm statement last week. Defense Minister Gantz wrote on Twitter that he regretted establishing the facts on the ground even before the facts were established.
“Last Friday I condemned the throwing of stones against IDF forces based on an operational report. In retrospect, an investigation into the matter found that there was indeed a refusal to obey orders and stone throwing that was not aimed at the force – and that’s a good thing,” Gantz wrote and added: “I will continue to support the IDF soldiers and give them support in fulfilling their mission, but I regret the firm determination on the matter In front of the facts on the ground. I welcome the fact that the facts have been clarified.”
Amr Bar-Lev Photo: Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90
Minister Bar Lev: “I apologize for the message”
Internal Security Minister Bar Lev also apologized for the firm statement and wrote: “On Friday, following an official report by the IDF and the Minister of Defense that a left-wing activist threw stones at IDF soldiers, I published a statement condemning the incident. In light of the update from the Minister of Defense a little while ago that There was stone throwing at the IDF force, I apologize for the message. It’s good that the facts were clarified.”