The IDF Requires New Leadership

By Jonathan Ben Moshe

Israel has been saddled with an arrogant, dictatorial ‘all knowing’ Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon, with a very poor job performance.

He recklessly ‘Pre-judged’ and ‘Pre-convicted’ a highly praised Israeli combat soldier. And inappropriately made public statements that have seriously ‘Maligned’ that soldier.

Ya’alon’s rash ‘Pre-judgment’ has been followed by scorn, ridicule, threats, Intimidation, and bullying, of anyone who as much as suggests that the soldier should not be charged as Ya’alon is demanding. He in fact rejects all criticism outright if the viewpoint is not in lock step with his “Insistent Hostile Demands”.

All opposing opinion is deflected with ‘Diversionary’ nonsense about threats to democracy and the IDF. Ya’alon paints all of his opponents as radical, yet it is he who makes radical charges of murder, which puts his mental balance into question?

His actions should preclude the soldier from having to face any charges whatsoever! Legal Justice and Fairness require that the soldier be immediately freed!

The public has already had enough of Moshe Ya’alon and his dismissive and insulting behavior and his disregard for demands of Fairness, unbiased Justice and improved Security, and WANTS HIM OUT!

The IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot has also lost any credibility or respect that he might have had.

Military history shows that ‘Inspiring Leadership’ can be critical in the success of an army. But both Ya’alon and Eizenkot lack what is takes to make a difference.

It is Military Commanders who can show genuine loyalty and caring for their troops, who then can hope to experience from them unbelievable Motivation, Devotion to duty and to be their inspiration for Uncommon Valor!

Now there are some questions that need answers.

Why was the soldier treated with handcuffs like a common criminal and who approved it?

How is it that B’Tselem is always strategically present to Videotape terrorist actions unless they are informed ahead of time?

B’Tselem is a hostile entity to the State of Israel, so how can their one-sided edited Video recording, with the sound left out, be accepted at face value?

Why has Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon or the Prime Minister, allowed B’Tselem to operate at random?

How do you expect soldiers to put themselves at risk knowing that they cannot depend on being protected but to be thrown to the wolves?

Why is the Civil Administration allowed to act with considerable bias in favor of the Arabs and against the legal interests of the Jewish people?

What is behind the military prosecution going after the IDF soldier in such a harsh and unrelenting manner?