Gallant: I call on officials to avoid statements that drag the IDF into the political arena
Jerusalem, July 30 (Hibya) - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called on all elected officials to avoid irresponsible statements that drag the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) into the political arena.
Israeli Defense Minister Gallant said that the unauthorized entry of civilians into IDF bases is a serious incident that severely damages Israeli democracy and helps the enemy during wartime.
Gallant said he spoke with Israeli Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi, who assured him of the IDF's full support to take the necessary measures and act immediately to prevent unauthorized civilian entry into IDF bases.
"I call on the Israeli police to act immediately against lawbreakers and all elected officials to avoid irresponsible statements that drag the Israel Defense Forces into the political arena."
Usa News Agency