IDF Givati Brigade soldiers and combat engineers on a northern base engaged in a fight that involved chair-throwing and hitting, a video published to social media Tuesday revealed.
The incident occured on Sunday.
The physical fight initially began as a verbal altercation. The footage shows soldiers flinging chairs at one another, standing on tables, and hitting one another. Several soldiers attempted to separate those fighting.
IDF views incident as serious
The IDF said it views the incident as serious, stressing it “does not reflect the values of the IDF or what is expected of IDF soldiers and commanders.”
The incident is being investigated, according to the military. “At its conclusion, command and disciplinary measures will be taken in accordance with the findings.
“The IDF condemns any violent conduct and will continue to uphold discipline, ethics, and professionalism at all times,” the military concluded.