An uproar among soldiers in the Gaza Strip: Ongoing security forces say their commander was dismissive of them during criticism conducted last Saturday • IDF Spokesman: "He apologized for his words"
Ongoing security drivers at the border of the Gaza Strip claim that the brigade commander in the area they serve called them "cradles." In a letter from the soldiers, published on Facebook's "Shadow" page, they described the chain of events that led to alleged offensive statements by Brigadier General Col. Yoav Bruner. Israel Today was informed that the commander had personally called each of the soldiers to apologize and thank them for their daily hard work in the sector.
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"We are security forces (regular security) on the border of the Gaza Strip in the northern brigade," the soldiers wrote. "For those who do not know, we are combat supporters with a minimum level of training. Both routine and Hamas' insane order violations are not expected. We carry out our work with a mission and a sense of pride for the sake of state security.
But unfortunately, none other than the division's commander-in-chief, Col. Yoav Brunner, does not hide his racist and shocking opinions about us. "
According to the soldiers, last Saturday the brigade detained the patrol brick, consisting of a protected Jeep David and Hummer, and conducted a review for the fighters and drivers.
"While criticizing the fighters, he inquired with one of them about a jeep overturn event in the area a few days before," the soldiers said in the post. "The fighter explained to him that this was a new driver who apparently did not know the area and was not aware of the weather's consequences. It is important to emphasize that it was not a speeding driver or a careless driver. And offensive, and asked the fighters, 'The driver was cradle, right?'
"One of the fighters answered, 'And if they are cradles, aren't they humans?', And received the following shocking answer: 'No. They are not humans. They are a natural phenomenon that cannot be arranged. If I had to choose to send 100 terrorists to Gaza or 100 Shams, I would send 100 shams. "Shocking. But it didn't end here.
"The fighters answered, 'We also have cradle friends.' In response, he replied, 'Your friends are toy cradles, not like them.'
"And if that is not enough disrespect, the commander went on to say, 'You are doing a good job, you will continue your work and I will make sure the drivers do not make you.' They have idiots there. "
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The drivers expressed in their letter the severe damage they felt following the commander's remarks. "This is how our commander talks about us. Instead of being proud of the commands that are under him, and asking us to perform our tasks on the best side, he makes us a danger. The fighters, not 100 terrorists are endangering them - we, the BAT drivers are endangering them. "
In summary, the soldiers wrote that they would continue their work, adding: "Go, dear Northern Commander - the appreciation we receive from all the fighters and commanders of the Samson Battalion is strengthening us to continue our work. Unlike you, they know how to truly appreciate and cherish us, because they don't lean on racism and stigma. They rest on our excellence and on our mission.
"We invite you to come and apologize for your harsh words, even if it doesn't help much. Because in those moments you reveal what you really think.
"Needless to say, this is a company of TA drivers who received outstanding honors for its function, and not as the commander of the commander is apparently unaware of what is going on in his mouth."
IDF Spokesman: "On Friday night, the brigade commander went out to patrol the forces in the fence area. During the tour, the needle met Livnat, and a conversation developed about a car reversal that occurred about a week ago and was due to failure to follow the procedures. The brigade commander spoke with the drivers to apologize for his words to the extent that they were not understood or harmed by any of them.