IDF closes investigation into stolen weapons in northern Israel
A significant amount of weaponry was stolen from a weapons armory in an army base in the north of Israel a few months ago. Various IDF officers and soldiers were apprehended.
By SARAH BEN-NUNIDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi visits Israel's northern border with Syria.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
The IDF closed an investigation into a stockpile of stolen weapons in northern Israel, apprehending various IDF members, the IDF Spokespersons Unit stated on Tuesday. A criminal investigation by Israel Police and the Military Police Investigators is still ongoing.IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi, who met with investigators over the last few weeks, was presented with findings from the investigation, calling it a very serious incident, and said that it testifies to failures committed by multiple people.A significant amount of weaponry was stolen from a weapons armory in an army base in the north of Israel a few months ago. The investigation, which was closed on Monday, was conducted by the IDF Investigative Committee, headed by Col. Idan Morag, chief of staff of the 146th Division.He emphasized that safeguarding military property is a basic requirement from officers and soldiers, and highlighted the professionalism and attention to detail, or lack thereof, on every rank.Kochavi announced that all IDF units will undergo a half-a-day long session recapping what the army's policies and procedures are for storing and guarding weapons.As a result, the promotion of a division commander has been postponed to the summer of 2024, a brigade commander will be dismissed from his position for negligence in his responsibilities, among other repercussions.
