Israeli military veterans are increasingly becoming the backbone of a protest movement against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul plan, vowing to continue demonstrating until their demands are met.
Yiftach Golov, a veteran from elite forces who has joined the cause, holds a brown flag representing the group "Brother and Sisters in Arms," which is made up of hundreds of thousands of protesters. The group includes many veterans and military reservists who feel it's their responsibility to defend Israeli democracy.
Golov and other members of the group have skills honed during their military service, including organization and mobilization. They say they're motivated by a deep sense of duty and willingness to sacrifice anything for the cause. Golov notes that the protest movement is about fighting for justice and liberty, values that he believes are lacking in Israel.
The pressure from these veterans has been instrumental in moving the Israeli government's plans forward. However, despite the announcement of a pause, many protesters remain skeptical, believing it's just a stalling tactic to allow Netanyahu some breathing room before proceeding with the reforms.
Netanyahu has consistently dismissed the concerns of reservists refusing to train or serve due to objections over the planned changes. He has stated that "refusing" is the end of the country, while Golov and his fellow protesters argue that they will continue their actions until a functional democratic state is guaranteed.
The protest movement in Israel continues to draw large crowds, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to 230,000 people on the streets. It remains to be seen whether Netanyahu's pause will hold or if the protesters' demands will ultimately prevail.
Yiftach Golov, a veteran from elite forces who has joined the cause, holds a brown flag representing the group "Brother and Sisters in Arms," which is made up of hundreds of thousands of protesters. The group includes many veterans and military reservists who feel it's their responsibility to defend Israeli democracy.
Golov and other members of the group have skills honed during their military service, including organization and mobilization. They say they're motivated by a deep sense of duty and willingness to sacrifice anything for the cause. Golov notes that the protest movement is about fighting for justice and liberty, values that he believes are lacking in Israel.
The pressure from these veterans has been instrumental in moving the Israeli government's plans forward. However, despite the announcement of a pause, many protesters remain skeptical, believing it's just a stalling tactic to allow Netanyahu some breathing room before proceeding with the reforms.
Netanyahu has consistently dismissed the concerns of reservists refusing to train or serve due to objections over the planned changes. He has stated that "refusing" is the end of the country, while Golov and his fellow protesters argue that they will continue their actions until a functional democratic state is guaranteed.
The protest movement in Israel continues to draw large crowds, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to 230,000 people on the streets. It remains to be seen whether Netanyahu's pause will hold or if the protesters' demands will ultimately prevail.
. On one hand, I get why they'd feel so strongly - the judicial overhaul plan does sound shady. And honestly, who doesn't want to defend democracy? But at the same time, Netanyahu's response is kinda concerning... dismissing reservists' concerns like that just seems dismissive 
. I wish more people could have open and honest conversations about this stuff instead of resorting to name-calling or stalling tactics 
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the way this is unfolding is kinda intense... i mean these veterans are putting their skills to good use, but it's also super concerning that netanyahu is basically telling them to either train or face some sort of penalty 
. like, what even is the point of having a protest movement if people are just gonna get forced into doing something against their will? 
meanwhile, it's hard not to feel for these protesters who are literally risking everything for this cause... and 100k to 230k people on the streets is no joke 
I'm all about these brave vets taking a stand for democracy! They're not just protesting, they're fighting for a better future 
. Their military skills are being used to organize and mobilize, it's wild 
. These protesters aren't just demanding change, they're insisting on a functional democracy 
. The fact that hundreds of thousands are taking to the streets is huge 
. Fingers crossed that Netanyahu's pause doesn't mean business as usual 
Fingers crossed they can keep it up and make their voices heard! 
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. Netanyahu's been playing it cool on social media, but I think the protesters are onto him. They've got numbers on their side and they're not backing down 
. Fingers crossed that this pause doesn't just mean more time for Netanyahu to chill... we need those vets to keep pushing hard for a functional democratic state 
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. The fact that they're not backing down is giving me hope 
. Can't wait to see how this plays out 
. These military veterans are literally putting their lives on the line for this cause and I feel like it's being completely disrespected by Netanyahu's response 
. Like, refusing to train or serve is NOT the end of the country, dude! It's about standing up for what's right and not wanting to be part of a system that's being undermined. The fact that they're using their military skills to organize and mobilize protests shows how dedicated they are - I've got nothing but respect for them 
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. I'm not sure who's gonna come out on top here, but one thing's for sure: this is a major wake-up call for Israel's democracy 
. What's striking, however, is their sense of duty and willingness to sacrifice for what they believe in – that's something we can all get behind! 
. We'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out in the end 
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. And let's be real, 100k-230k people on the streets sounds like a whole lotta noise, but it's not gonna change anything unless there's some real blood on the table 
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. Give Netanyahu a break and let him get this done already!