IDF: One-third of soldiers might refuse to evacuate outposts

Using Israel Defense Forces soldiers to enforce law among the Jewish population in the territories, especially during the evacuation of illegal outposts, might lead soldiers and even commanders to refuse orders, the commander of the Judea and Samaria division, Brig. Gen. Noam Tibon wrote three months ago in a memo.

The memo, distributed to commanders of units operating in the West Bank, states every unit might have a "bottom third of soldiers and commanders with difficulties," who would require "individual follow-up and conversations."

The memo calls on battalion and company commanders to draw "clear red lines" regarding refusing orders. Until orders are refused, commanders should treat soldiers with sensitivity, but once an order is refused, unambiguous action should be taken, the memo states.

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