The politization of the ceremony is a symptom of a much deeper malady. This government is totally out of touch with its citizens
02:49 AM • April 21 2026 IDT
As former leaders of Israel's military, we know the country has been hijacked
The politization of the ceremony is a symptom of a much deeper malady. This government is totally out of touch with its citizens
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We are writing this primarily as concerned citizens, but also as people who have been in charge of Israel's security, commanded the military, bore responsibility for human lives and always acted out of a commitment to Israel's security and, no less, to its values.
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