Israel Air Force Commanders Investigated for Abusing Younger Officers
Military police found veteran commanders in the Israel Air Force conducted initiation ceremonies involving beatings and degradation of younger commanders. The investigation revealed a reported tradition of violence within the unit. The air force had opened a new Special Forces Wing in mid-July to increase operational effectiveness.
jpost.comMilitary police have opened an investigation into veteran commanders in the Israel Air Force who subjected younger commanders to abusive initiation ceremonies. Investigators determined that the older commanders inflicted beatings and degradation on their juniors as part of what was described as a tradition of violence. The military police reported these findings to KAN.
The probe focused on actions within the air force's command structure where such practices had reportedly been maintained over time. Separately, the Israel Air Force opened a new Special Forces Wing, designated Wing 7, in mid-July. The unit was established to increase the operational effectiveness of the air force.
The timing of the investigation's disclosure comes after the creation of the new wing. No further details on potential disciplinary measures or the number of commanders involved have been released.
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