Soldier Arrested Over “Moshiach Patch” Released From Jail
A Nahal Brigade soldier who was imprisoned for wearing a patch bearing the word “Moshiach” in the presence of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir was released from military prison on Wednesday after serving 18 days behind bars.
The soldier was originally sentenced to 30 days in prison, but was released earlier than expected after Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor reduced the sentence to 20 days. An additional two days were deducted by the prison commander for good behavior.
Asor’s decision to reduce the sentence came amid growing public and media criticism over the punishment.
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