“The blood of Brigadier General Ofek Buchris, a decorated hero of Israel and recipient of the Chief of Staff’s Medal, has been forfeited and plundered without any trial. Buchris is under attack and being sullied by the media. In this fight, we’re with him!”
This demonstration of overwhelming support figures prominently on the Facebook page “Supporters of Brigadier General Ofek Buchris.” The page first appeared at the beginning of March, as early reports in the media claimed that the highly regarded senior officer was suspected of raping a female soldier, who served under him, and of sexually harassing another female soldier.