The decorated decoration is called ‘Looking for terrorists’ in the IDF ceremony
“I was influenced in front of everyone,” said Duze Reservist who stands by the IAF commander after being compared to an interrogator during a military event.
A Druze Reser Reserced soldier has filed a charge of defaming a police officer against a senior Israeli Air Force Officer, saying that he was publicly humiliated during a ceremony organized by the Tel Noir Air Force, N12 news It was reported on Wednesday.
According to court records, Master SGT. (RES.) Amal Atila, who served 212 days of duty to keep iron swords, says this officer told him, “You look like NukHBA terrorists,” when he presented his new position in May 2024, N12 noted.
It is said that the comments were made in front of about 30 soldiers which drew laughter from those present.
“I was shocked. I felt the most humiliated in the world,” Atila told the exit from Israel. “I lowered my head and was embarrassed. At first, I thought I didn’t hear well, but then I realized I was wrong.”
Atila, who works as a security guard in Gush Etzion, said the words were especially painful considering his ongoing efforts to protect Israeli citizens.
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“Calling me NukHBA terrorists is absurd,” he said. “In my daily life, I defend this country. I love it with all my heart. I even have an Israeli flag tattooed on my arm.”
The reaction of his peers, Atila said, deepened the humiliation.
“All the friends who were there laughed. Everyone saw it, and no one said a word to him. Only a few were sold to him secretly,” he said. N12.
MISCELLANEOUS, Atila twice received the outstanding soldier of the base award during the military. From this incident, he said, He refused to wear his new position.
‘It’s a really deep wound’
“Now why do I look like a terrorist to him?” he asked N12. “I don’t intend to wear that position since. It’s a really deep wound.”
After confronting an officer about the comment, Atila said he was told it was “just a joke.”
“Other people say the same thing,” said Atila. “But how would they feel if they were the only Druze in the group and they lived like that? Would they still think it was funny?”
While the official later offered a private apology, Atila said he did not go far enough.
“After the ceremony, he came to me and apologized, but privately, not in front of everyone,” he told N12. “As long as he doesn’t make fun of me in public, he should have apologized in front of people.”
During the war, Atila served as a fuel specialist supporting IAF strikes in Iran and Lebanon.
“My job was serious. We want to win the war, not lose. I am part of the effort. I woke up in the midst of all the strikes in Iran and Lebanon,” he said.
Through the legal act of Shimon Haan, Atila is seeking Nis 150,000 for damages for harming his dignity and reputation.
Lawyer Nimrod Haan, representing Atila, called this incident one of the most attention-grabbing and offensive arguments ever directed at the Druze faithful.
“This intolerable comparison to the Gealeus terrorists strikes at the heart of the partnership between the Duze community and the State of Israel,” Haan said. “The court must send a clear and unequivocal message that such statements will not be tolerated.”
Atila was told N12 He expects the IDF to deal with this incident and take steps to prevent similar crimes in the future.