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The Unseen Heroes of Special Forces

About 170 active reservists in the Israel Defense Forces’ elite Sayeret Matkal unit have reportedly refused to volunteer for service, protesting against substantial changes to the judiciary system.

  • Editor Staff
  • July 15, 2023
Brig. Gen. Uri Gordin, the commanding general of the 98th Division, Israel Defense Forces, speaks to Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division about the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank during exercise Iron Blitz at Camp Lejeune
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About 170 active reservists in the Israel Defense Forces’ elite Sayeret Matkal unit have reportedly refused to volunteer for service, protesting against substantial changes to the judiciary system. This refusal could seriously impact the military’s preparedness and ability to handle threats. Despite some government officials attempting to downplay the protests, fears about the spreading trend are growing. Organizers aim to garner an additional 80 reservists in support of the rally.
  

Key Points: 

  1. The protest involves active reservists from Sayeret Matkal, an elite IDF commando unit known for intelligence-gathering missions and counterterrorism operations.
  2. The refusals are triggered by the government’s decision to overhaul the judiciary, which the protestors believe would weaken the courts, remove checks on government power, and threaten the country’s democratic character.
  3. The protestors’ letter states that while they are aware of potential harm their actions could cause, they believe they have no other recourse against what they view as destructive legislative changes.
  4. Furthering concerns, several reserve pilots have also announced they will cease training from next week in protest of the judicial overhaul, potentially affecting the military’s operational capacity.
  5. The wave of refusals has led to heightened national tensions, with a Channel 12 poll revealing that 67% of Israelis fear civil war. Despite the unrest, the coalition plans to proceed with changes to the judiciary.

 

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/elite-commando-reservists-said-to-refuse-volunteer-duty-as-overhaul-protest-widens/ 

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