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Pentagon removes joint staff officer over anti-'Israel' posts

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  • Source: Israeli media
  • 18 Jun 2025 13:14
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Col. Nathan McCormack was pulled from his Joint Staff role as the Pentagon investigates controversial anti-"Israel" social media posts reported by JNS.

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  • he Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon on, Oct. 29, 2024 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)
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The Pentagon has removed Colonel Nathan McCormack, a senior planner responsible for the Levant and Egypt region at the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s J5 planning directorate, from his position, pending an internal investigation into social media posts deemed anti-"Israel".

The move follows a report by the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), which pointed out that McCormack had operated a semi-anonymous public social media account containing posts critical of the Israeli occupation, including remarks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pro-"Israel" activism in the United States.

A Pentagon official told JNS that the Joint Staff is “aware of the situation” and has initiated a formal review.

“He will no longer be on the joint staff while the matter is being investigated,” the official stated. McCormack is being returned to his service branch, a step often taken when a service member is reassigned during a personnel inquiry.

The official added, “The information on the X account does not reflect the position of the Joint Staff or the Department of Defense.”

The case is indicative of the interplay between pro-"Israel" media outlets and decision-making circles in the US, where criticism of "Israel" or even Israeli officials is quickly silenced and censored.

Controversial posts draw scrutiny from defense officials

The social media account, which has since been disabled, reportedly contained archived posts referring to Netanyahu and his “Judeo-supremacist cronies,” as well as statements suggesting that US foreign policy has been compromised by unconditional support for the Israeli occupation.

Other posts questioned the loyalty of American pro-"Israel" advocates, claiming they prioritize support for "Israel" over US strategic interests.

A Defense Department contractor who interacted with McCormack told JNS that the posts were “dangerous” given the officer’s rank and influence.

“This is the kind of bitter oversharing I’d expect from someone who doesn’t know better,” the contractor said. “But at his level and under his own name and likeness? It’s mind-boggling.”

The Pentagon emphasized that McCormack’s personal commentary does not represent official policy. “Our global alliances and partnerships are vital to our national security, enhancing our collective defense, deterrence, and operational reach,” the official added.

An investigating officer has been assigned to review the material and determine whether McCormack violated military conduct or security policies.

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