The protesters abhor this government’s attempts to change the judicial status quo, and their demonstrations must be allowed. But refusing to serve in the IDF is a step too far.
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The officer was also sentenced to a 25-day suspended sentence of partial military detention.
There’s no guarantee, therefore, that the legislation “timeout” won’t drag on indefinitely. Will terror organizations act on this opportunity?
As our politicians are reportedly negotiating a compromise, our demand of Israelis is clear: Keep politics out of the IDF and never condition your service on any political disagreement.
The study was released at an IDI conference, which saw discussion regarding the impact of the judicial reform protests on the ethos of the IDF as the "People's Army."
A JISS survey showed deep discontent in the reserves dating back years, with 82% unhappy with their level of pay, and 66% feeling that society and their families see them as “friers” (suckers).
Is the new Israeli chief of staff able to deal with Iran, Netanyahu, IDF reservist striking, settlements and violence in the West Bank?
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Some military reservists, most notably pilots, have refused to attend training as a form of protest against the judicial reform. Do they have the right to do this?
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