By The Jerusalem Post (Politics) | Created at 2024-10-23 11:24:19 | Updated at 2024-10-23 13:37:05
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IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari sent an official letter to Israeli news Channel 14 after a video aired on Tuesday, which Hagari claimed "incited defamatory content that harms the IDF."
The letter came after Channel 14 aired a video that appeared to show IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi was surprised after seeing a messiah logo placed on an IDF uniform.
"I am writing to you following the video that was aired last night on Channel 14, which contained inciting and defamatory content that harms the IDF," Hagari wrote.
"It is unacceptable for a media outlet in the State of Israel to allow a platform for inciting content against the IDF during wartime," he added.
Opposition leader Yesh Atid, chair Yair Lapid subsequently slammed Channel 14, calling the video "a blow to our national security and an insult to the State of Israel."
"The film that aired yesterday is yet another ethical red line that undermines our core values. Halevi has risked his life countless times to defend the country and has been leading the IDF across all fronts for the past year," Lapid added.
