The lieutenant colonel of the IDF was detained and interrogated by the army police on suspicion of intimate contact with a female officer in the rank of captain, who was under his command. This is written by Vesti.

It is noted that the relationship between the commander and the subordinate lasted a long time and was by mutual agreement, but they are considered unacceptable from the point of view of the army's ethical code, and therefore they are punished.

After the hearing, the lieutenant colonel was suspended for 14 days. Army command decides his future destiny.

Last year, Lieutenant Colonel Elad Cohen was removed from his post also because of his relationship with his subordinate, although they also occurred by mutual agreement. True, unlike the current officer, Cohen was married and had children.

Exactly one year ago the commander of the Southern Military District Eyal Zamir dismissed for a period of 30 days from the post of Lieutenant Colonel Elad Cohen. The officer is under investigation in the military police on suspicion of hazing with his subordinate.

The press service of the IDF explained that Elad Cohen, who commands the "Karakal" battalion, where the girls mainly serve, had to retire on the length of service in the coming weeks. However, the investigation begun made adjustments to this schedule.

It also explains that the lieutenant-colonel is suspected of having a female officer. She does not pass on the case as a victim, confirming that their relationship was mutual.

The military police emphasize that Cohen is married, he has children. The officer, with whom he entered into a non-statutory relationship, served in the headquarters of the battalion, which is engaged in providing security on the southern borders of Israel.

Sources in the military police also stressed that the novel of the battalion commander and his subordinate knew in Karakal all. Among other things, it was rumored that the couple met directly at the base.