Shalom Eisner

Officer deposed for hitting radical leftist returns to IDF

Shalom Eisner, removed from IDF after being filmed hitting provocative activist, returns to temporary reserve duty for his former position.

Bereaved father: 'We'll sit on fence' to stop Golan as IDF Chief

“It drives us crazy that someone like this would be the IDF Chief of Staff, say bereaved father, Herzl Hajaj about Major General Yair Golan.

'Confusion, shock and pain' with campaign against Major General

A former commander responds to a campaign against the appointment of Major General Yair Golan as chief of staff.

Officer Who Was Deposed for Hitting Leftist Served in Gaza

Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner, whose career was cut short after he struck a Danish anarchist, volunteered in a tank.

IDF Lawyers 'Abandoned Colonel Shalom Eisner'

Sagi Kaisler, director of Shomron Residents' Committee, vows to help Eisner, who has been sued by Arab over violent confrontation.

Officer Who Hit Danish Activist Sued by Arab

Col. Shalom Eisner, who was filmed hitting a pro-Arab Danish anarchist, sued by an Arab who took part in the same violent demonstration.

Former MK Ben-Ari: Shalom Eisner is a Hero

"The IDF betrayed Shalom Eisner," says former MK in the wake of punishment handed down to officer who was filmed hitting an anarchist.

Officer Who Hit Danish Activist Gets 2 Months Community Service

Col. Shalom Eisner also discharged from IDF for hitting Danish anarchist last year; Former IDF Chief Rabbi criticizes sentence.

Officer who Hit Protester to Leave IDF

Eisner signs plea bargain, and will resign from service.

Arabs' Latest Crybaby Video: Arrest in Hevron

Videos show soldiers arresting an Arab troublemaker in Hevron; no unnecessary violence is seen.

B'tselem's Latest Snitch Film Shows 'Head Butt'

Video shows Hevron Arab youths provoking and threatening IDF soldiers, who respond mildly.

Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner to Remain in IDF

IDF Ground Forces commander Sami Turgeman has appointed Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner deputy commander of the Tze'elim Training Base.

Ben Ari: Eisner Was 'Stabbed in the Back'

MK Michael Ben-Ari wrote Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner a letter of support saying the Eisner affair reveals the decay of IDF morals and values

Gantz Not Ready to End Eisner's Career

IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz sought to blunt sharp criticism of his handling of the Eisner Affair; says 'I'm not ready to decide his fate'

Poll: Most Israelis Believe Eisner's Dismissal Unjustified

51 percent of Israelis believe that the dismissal of Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner from his command position was unjustified, poll finds.

New Video Shows Eisner Hitting Other Protesters

PA TV, B'Tselem distribute video showing Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner hitting four other protesters.

Eisner Recorded Illegally by Channel 10?

Channel 10 played recording in which Lt. Col. Eisner criticized his senior officers – but how was it obtained?

Ariel Mayor: IDF Commanders Lack Courage

Ariel Mayor Ron Nachman slammed IDF chief Benny Gantz charging he lacked the courage to deal with foreign anarchists

Barak Joins Criticism of Eisner, Claims Blow was Unnecessary

Defense Minister Barak slams officer who hit protester, says situation could have been defused differently.

Protest in Support of Eisner Held in Tel Aviv

Several dozen people, headed by MK Michael Ben-Ari, held a protest in support of Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner in Tel Aviv.

IDF Lt. Col. Eisner: The Mission Comes Before Looking Good

Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner said the IDF top brass are more concerned with perceptions than success in the field

Video: Danish Police Clubbing Protesters

Israel's leaders are desperate to appease Denmark over an altercation between an IDF officer and an activist – should they?

Soldiers Back Commander in 'Activist Assault'

A group of soldiers have written a letter to IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz saying Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner is a 'moral and ethical' commander

'We've Gone Mad,' Says Leading Pundit

Maariv's Ben-Dror Yemini says the press cooperated with anarchists in attacking Lt. Col. Eisner.

MK Orbach: Eisner Story Overhyped Because He's Religious

MK Uri Orbach: The story of Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner is being blown out of proportions simply because he is a religious Jew.

Reservists Support Lt. Col. Eisner

Dozens of reserve officers and soldiers who served with Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner sign a letter in his support.

Yesha NGOs: What about Violence against Jews?

Legal Forum for Land of Israel, Yesha Human Rights group see hypocrisy in pile-up on Lt. Col. Eisner.

Rav Ronsky: Why does Israel Let in Anarchists?

Former Chief IDF Rabbi says IDF should have waited before suspending Lt. Col. Eisner.

Netanyahu Slams Officer who Hit Anarchist

"This kind of behavior has no place in the state of Israel," says PM. MK Katz: have anarchists taken over the state?