Israel-Gaza
'Traitor,' 'Enemy of Israel': Dozens protest outside IDF chief's home after soldier punishment
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Dozens of right-wing protesters gathered outside the home of IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, holding signs reading "traitor, enemy of Israel" and waving Israeli flags. The protesters were responding to an incident in which a soldier was jailed for wearing a "Messiah" patch during Zamir's visit to a guard post. Knesset members have responded, supporting Zamir and condemning the government for inciting the incident. They hold the government responsible for promoting laws and policies that led to the soldier's jailing.