Givati's Tzabar Battalion troops leave Sde Teiman base without authorization after their commander removed signs linked to an irregular ‘veteran-junior’ tradition; the IDF said the incident violated military valuesDozens of soldiers from the Givati Brigade’s Tzabar Battalion left the Sde Teiman base without authorization on Thursday afternoon, protesting their commanders’ decision to remove signs and symbols they had displayed.The soldiers were filmed leaving the base while chanting an obscene slogan directed at their officers. Videos of the incident quickly circulated on X and drew widespread attention.Dozens of Givati soldiers walk out of base in protest against commandersSome of the footage was also shared by Arabic-language accounts, which portrayed the incident as a rebellion within the IDF and celebrated the soldiers’ defiance of their commanders.According to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, the confrontation began after the battalion commander ordered the removal of signs connected to what the military described as irregular incidents involving the battalion’s “veteran-junior” tradition.“A short time ago, soldiers from a combat battalion began leaving their base without their commanders’ authorization,” the IDF said.Dozens of Givati soldiers walk out of base in protest against commanders“This followed the battalion commander’s decision to remove signs connected to irregular incidents involving the battalion’s veteran-junior tradition.”The military said commanders were investigating and addressing the incident.“This conduct is inconsistent with IDF values and with what is expected of its soldiers,” the statement said.The IDF did not immediately say whether disciplinary measures would be taken against the soldiers involved.