The Israeli military is once again preaching morality to the country as a whole. Every time it seems that Israel has beat its addiction to militarism, another war comes, and with it the arrogance of its commanders. It isn't always military hubris – it's a little difficult for the army to be overconfident after the debacle of October 7. There is an even more brazen arrogance: It says the Israel Defense Forces has the moral right to demand that the political leadership be worthy of it.