The video, which became a viral sensation this week -- even after if was taken down by the original uploader and then uploaded again -- received mixed reactions from bloggers and press. Some found the image of the six soldiers decked out in IDF uniforms and military gear hilarious, others, disrespectful. The IDF, however, was less nebulous about its feelings.
ynet reports that Colonel Amir Abulafia, commander of the Benjamin Brigade, called forth the two squad commanders yesterday for their participation in the video. According to the colonel, the fact that they were wearing IDF uniforms at the time tied their actions to the IDF, which made the dancing unacceptable.
However, since they didn't actually do anything wrong, the soldiers' penalty is merely to create an educational video "in order to prevent similar incidents in the future," according to a statement from the IDF. (The rest of the soldiers are currently on vacation, and are scheduled to be released from the military in a week -- so they got off the hook.)
We have to wonder, at this juncture, what this video will look like. I imagine it being like Footloose, with fewer tractors.
In case you missed the video the first time, we've embedded it below.