IDF Chief warns of eroding discipline, looting

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has publicly addressed a concerning erosion of military discipline amid Israel's multi-front conflicts. Speaking at a conference for senior commanders, Zamir condemned unethical incidents, specifically citing reports of widespread looting by Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon as "disgraceful" and vowed investigations. He also warned soldiers against using social media for controversial messaging or self-promotion, calling it a "red line," and reaffirmed the IDF's commitment to integrating women and diverse populations, including ultra-Orthodox recruits, while preserving its core values.