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Sunday, March 16, 2025
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Sunday, March 16, 2025
IDF hands out punishments for Purim shooting into Gaza
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Reservist soldiers are seen in a border buffer zone opening fire toward Gaza during a reading of the Book of Esther, March 14, 2025 (Social media)
The IDF has handed down punishments to several troops and commanders over Friday’s incident in the Gaza Strip, during which reservists fired shots during the reading of the Megillah during the Purim holiday.
The company commander received a reprimand that will go on his record; the platoon commander will be removed from his role; and nine reservists will be removed from combat service and be forced to stay on base for 28 days.
The soldiers were all sentenced by their brigade commander.
