IDF chief bans soldier leave as Israel gears up for October 27 election
The Israeli Defence Forces will halt all soldier leave starting Thursday, a move announced by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ahead of the upcoming parliamentary vote.
Why it matters
Suspending leave keeps the Israeli military fully staffed during a tense election cycle, affecting security and political dynamics.
How this story developed
- Oct 11 Israeli documentary Naza draws massive crowds amid protests and political backlash
- Oct 12 The Israeli military issued a statement rejecting the documentary’s depiction of targeting procedures.
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