Zamir says violent disruption of ultra-Orthodox brigade conference crosses ‘red line’

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir voices support for the ultra-Orthodox Hasmonean Brigade following the violent disruption of its conference in Bnei Brak last night.

According to the military, Zamir spoke earlier today with the brigade’s commander, Col. Avinoam Emunah, and expressed his backing for the unit’s commanders and soldiers after Haredi protesters broke into an event for the parents of recruits and clashed with troops.

Zamir stressed that violence against IDF commanders and soldiers crosses a “red line” and “has no place in Israeli society.”

The military says he also highlighted the Hasmonean Brigade’s role in carrying out an “important, values-based and meaningful mission,” saying it was particularly troubling that the incident occurred at a time when the IDF is engaged in fighting and the burden on both regular and reserve forces is especially heavy.