A former head of the IDF’s Central Command, Maj. Gen. (res.) Gadi Shami, criticizes the political echelons for the occupation of Palestinian territories, saying it prevents the army from preparing for genuine threats.
The army’s Central Command is responsible for an area that includes the West Bank.
“We have elevated the occupation to an art form,” Shami tells a conference at the IDC Herzliya, according to Channel 2. “We are the world champions of occupation. I was GOC Central Command, a general of the occupation. And I’m asking, is this what we want to be? Every step we take should stem from one strategic goal — separation from the Palestinians.
“The IDF is busy controlling of a population of 2.5 million civilians [which] diverts the army from its primary function. The IDF is having trouble preparing for the threats facing it. The army is losing its values and aptitude and becoming a punching bag for politicians.”
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