Israeli Military Veterans, Key Pillars of Protest Movement, Pledge to Continue Demonstrations

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In a sea of Israeli flags, Yiftach Golov stands out with a different flag in hand that represents the group “Brother and Sisters in Arms.” These veterans, many of whom are from elite forces, believe they are fighting to save Israeli democracy. Golov, who served in a special forces reconnaissance unit during the second intifada, was never particularly political, but he felt compelled to join the protest movement against the government’s judicial overhaul plan.

Alongside thousands of veterans and military reservists, Golov takes up the cause as a new mission. Some reservists, including elite Air Force members, have gone even further by threatening to refuse service in protest of the government’s plans for judicial changes. Others have become active organizers and demonstrators, using skills they learned in the military to mobilize the protests.

Israel’s protest movement consists of various groups, but the pressure from the country’s respected veterans has been instrumental in pushing for change. Last Monday, after sustained protests and a historic general strike, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a pause to the legislation to allow for negotiations with the opposition. However, despite these announcements, protesters continue to flood the streets in large numbers.

Last week’s mass protests and the widespread strike followed Netanyahu’s decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for advocating a delay in passing the legislation. In his televised speech, Gallant emphasized the need for a pause in the legislation for the security of Israel, citing the refusal of some Israel Defense Forces reservists to train as a form of protest. Under pressure, Netanyahu delayed the votes on the remaining legislation until after the Passover recess, promising a real chance for debate.

However, many protesters remain skeptical of the temporary delay, view it as a stalling tactic, and question Netanyahu’s commitment to real change. They are determined to continue their activism until they are confident that Israel will remain a functional democratic country.

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