Former IDF Spokesperson Appointed to Left-Wing Group Breaking the Silence
Former IDF Spokesperson's Unit soldier Ayelet Kreuzer has been appointed spokesperson for Breaking the Silence, sparking sharp criticism on social media.
Ayelet Kreuzer, a former soldier who served in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, announced on Monday that she has been appointed as the new spokesperson for the left-wing organization Breaking the Silence. In a lengthy post on X, Kreuzer explained her decision and criticized the military's public relations apparatus.
Kreuzer stated that during her military service she witnessed how the IDF shapes public perception. "I was exposed not only to the reality in the West Bank and Gaza, but also to the way the IDF chooses to present it to the public," she wrote, adding that public relations goals often superseded transparency.
Reactions to the announcement were swift and critical. Comedian Guy Hochman condemned the move on social media, while right-wing activist Yoav Eliasi questioned the personnel policies of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, criticizing the transition of former soldiers into activist organizations.
