Storm in the IDF: Soldier sent to 30 days in military prison for wearing a "Messiah" patch
[59053] Storm in the IDF: Soldier sent to 30 days in military prison for wearing a "Messiah" patch
Storm in the IDF after a soldier who served in Gaza and Lebanon was sent to 30 days in military prison and removed from his post after the Chief of Staff noticed a "Messiah" patch on his uniform.
Storm in the IDF: Soldier sent to 30 days in military prison for wearing a "Messiah" patch
A public and military storm erupted today, May 13, 2026, following reports of the Chief of Staff's decision to impose a harsh penalty on a soldier. According to Daniel Amram Uncensored, the channel known for sharp criticism of the political and military echelon, a soldier who served in Gaza and Lebanon encountered the Chief of Staff who was visiting the Sa-Nur base. During the visit, the Chief of Staff remarked to the soldier about wearing a patch with the inscription "Messiah" on his uniform.
Following the incident, it was reported on ynet that the soldier was sent to 30 days in military prison and removed from combat duty. The news resonated in additional channels, including News from the Field and Nitzan Shapira on Telegram, which noted that this was a "personal order from the Chief of Staff" according to Daniel Amram.
The implications of the event did not stop with the individual soldier. According to News from the Field, the disciplinary measures also included his commanders: the soldier's platoon commander was tried, and the company commander received a reprimand. The affair is creating waves in public discourse, as right-leaning channels portray the event as a controversial move against soldiers returning from the front.