A military officer has meted out a light punishment to a company of Golani troops who deserted their training base earlier this week in apparent anger over being given a new commander.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, Col. Yiftah Norkin, the commander of the 7th Armored Brigade, has ruled that the soldiers be given a suspended jail sentence.
Additionally, the soldiers will have to complete an educational program in the coming days before being able to return to duty.
“The commanders will teach the soldiers material on discipline, military culture, spirit, and values. After that, they will return to their training program,” the IDF says, adding that their return to operational activity would be examined after their training period is up.
Golani soldiers have a history of mass desertion over alleged unfair treatment in the military.
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