The Hezbollah group released Thursday footage of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and other senior military officials during a recent visit to the Lebanese border
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The video was aired on Lebanon's Al-Manar channel, showing Halevi, the commander of the Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, and the others without wearing helmets or protective gear.
Video: The Hezbollah footage showing Halevi and other military officials on the Lebanese border
The military officers came under criticism after the broadcast, with claimants saying they should have taken the necessary precautions to protect themselves. IDF officials later said Halevi did not need to wear protective gear because the entire area was under military surveillance.