The French army will open disciplinary proceedings against soldiers who signed a letter warning of the possibility of civil war and the rise of Islam in the country. The letter, published last week by the right-wing "Valeurs Actuelles" magazine, warns of the "dangers of Islamism and the masses" coming from the suburbs and accused groups of fighting racism in creating "hatred between communities" for supporting the removal of sculptures by historical figures from the colonial period. The letter - signed by at least 18, including four officers and some retired officers - warned that the government's "weak" policy would lead to chaos, which would require military intervention in a "dangerous mission to protect our values." The chief of staff said that any soldier in regular service who signed the letter would face a military tribunal that would decide whether to oust him or take him out of retirement. In President Emanuel Macron's government, ministers said the group that signed the letter was an isolated and irrelevant minority within the military. Still, their call sparked a storm after far-right leader "Marin Le Pen" said she understood their hearts. She urged them to support her ahead of next year's presidential election, in which she is expected to challenge Macron for a second term. An online poll published today showed that 58% of French people agree with the sentiments expressed in the letter, which was circulated days before a stabbing attack in which a policewoman was killed in a Paris suburb. Source: Walla News! 🇮🇱 IF YOU LOVE ISRAEL - SHARE NEWSRAEL! 🇮🇱