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Israeli army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir is facing backlash from soldiers after sentencing a trooper to 30 days in prison for wearing a "Messiah" badge, a symbol that reflects Israel's framing of the Gaza genocide as an "end of times" war. The punishment has angered many soldiers, who argue the badge should not be treated as an "unauthorized" violation. Far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called for the soldier's release.