The IDF says it views the assault of Maj. Gen. David Zini by a mob of ultra-Orthodox men in Bnei Brak last night with “severity.”
“The chief of staff supports and strengthens the important work of Maj. Gen. David Zini to recruit members of the ultra-Orthodox community,” the military says in a statement.
“The IDF views with severity and condemns any violent behavior towards its service members who work day and night for the security of the State and its citizens,” the statement adds.
Zini, who in addition to being the head of the Training Command and General Staff Corps, is the “project manager” of drafting Haredi soldiers to the IDF.
Last night, dozens of Haredi men attacked Zini and one of his subordinate officers while they were at a restaurant in Bnei Brak, shouting “murderer” and chasing them through the street.
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