Netanyahu, Katz condemn ‘heinous’ vandalism outside IDF chief’s home

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns the vandalism earlier today outside the home of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir by anti-war protesters.

“The IDF, led by its chief, is working morally and determinedly to defeat Hamas and to bring back all of our hostages, and any attempt to harm him must be condemned,” Netanyahu says in a statement issued by his office.

The prime minister calls on law enforcement to “bring the perpetrators of this heinous act to justice.”

Police and demonstrators said earlier that eight people had been arrested over the incident, in which red paint was poured outside his home in Hod Hasharon.

Defense Minister Israel Katz also condemns the vandalism, calling it “a red line.”

“I strongly condemn the violent protesters who vandalized the home of the chief of staff, who works day and night to defend the State of Israel,” Katz says. “I expect law enforcement to bring the offenders to justice and punish them to the fullest extent.”