IDF officer ousted from his position for attending pro-overhaul rally in uniform

By Emanuel Fabian

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30 April 2023, 5:05 pm

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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

An IDF officer with the rank of major is seen participating in a protest in support of the judicial overhaul in Jerusalem, April 27, 2023. (Screenshot: Channel 12 news; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

A military officer with the rank of major has been ousted from his position for participating in a demonstration in support of the judicial overhaul last week while wearing a military uniform.

Troops up to the rank of lieutenant colonel are allowed to participate in political protests, provided they are not wearing their uniform or are identifiable as servicemembers.

The Israel Defense Forces says the major participated in the rally in Jerusalem on Thursday while wearing a uniform, in violation of military regulations.

The IDF says he will be removed from his role and be given a non-command position. Additionally, he has been handed a suspended 25-day jail sentence.