Messiah patch lands IDF recruit in 30-day prison term, igniting political backlash
An IDF soldier was sentenced to 30 days in military prison after Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir caught him wearing a 'Messiah' patch during a West Bank visit; the incident led to additional disciplinary measures for other officers and drew criticism from MK Boaz Bismuth, who argued the punishment was grave and called for fairness and the soldier’s release.