by The Cradle.co News Staff at The Cradle.co
The Israeli Army Spokesperson’s Unit, led by Lt Col Daniel Hagari, has witnessed a large wave of resignations.
Among those who resigned are Hagari’s second in command, Colonel Butbol, as well Colonel Moran Katz and the army’s International Spokesman Lieutenant Richard Hecht.
“A large number of officers recently announced their retirement from the unit responsible for the military’s information system,” Hebrew news outlet Channel 14 reported on 3 March.
A number of female officers were also among those who resigned.
The resignations came “after things did not work out ‘professionally and personally,’” Channel 14 correspondent Tamir Morg said.
Several officers have reportedly complained about not moving up in the ranks, the Hebrew outlet explained.
“The picture is complex, since it is a military system and sometimes people reach retirement age and leave for no particular reason, but despite this, the number of people who retire at once during a war is unusual,” the correspondent said.
The Israeli military has not responded to requests for comment.
The resignations come as significant tension has overtaken Israel’s military establishment.
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