Thousands of Israeli veterans, many from elite forces, have taken to the streets to protest against the government's judicial overhaul plan, joining thousands more ordinary protesters in demonstrations across Israel.
At the forefront of this new movement are groups like "Brother and Sisters in Arms," which are comprised of military reservists who feel compelled to defend Israel's democracy. These veterans are not just expressing dissent, but actively organizing and mobilizing against the government's plans.
Among them is Yiftach Golov, a veteran from an elite special forces reconnaissance unit who had previously focused on his PhD in biophysics. He says that he has joined the cause because "we're fighting for justice and liberty," echoing the values of the American story.
Veterans like Golov are using their military training to organize and mobilize against the government's plans, with some even threatening not to train or serve if the legislation is pushed forward. The group, Brothers and Sisters in Arms, has become a visible presence at protests, with many members participating in coordinated chants and demonstrations.
While some veterans have taken it further by refusing to train or serve in protest of the government's plans, Golov notes that "we're not sleeping for days" because of their determination. He also acknowledges that while there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of Prime Minister Netanyahu's delay in passing the legislation, he believes they will continue to fight until Israel becomes a functional democratic country.
Protesters remain out in the streets despite Netanyahu's announcement of a pause to allow time for negotiations with the opposition, claiming that it is merely a stalling tactic.
At the forefront of this new movement are groups like "Brother and Sisters in Arms," which are comprised of military reservists who feel compelled to defend Israel's democracy. These veterans are not just expressing dissent, but actively organizing and mobilizing against the government's plans.
Among them is Yiftach Golov, a veteran from an elite special forces reconnaissance unit who had previously focused on his PhD in biophysics. He says that he has joined the cause because "we're fighting for justice and liberty," echoing the values of the American story.
Veterans like Golov are using their military training to organize and mobilize against the government's plans, with some even threatening not to train or serve if the legislation is pushed forward. The group, Brothers and Sisters in Arms, has become a visible presence at protests, with many members participating in coordinated chants and demonstrations.
While some veterans have taken it further by refusing to train or serve in protest of the government's plans, Golov notes that "we're not sleeping for days" because of their determination. He also acknowledges that while there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of Prime Minister Netanyahu's delay in passing the legislation, he believes they will continue to fight until Israel becomes a functional democratic country.
Protesters remain out in the streets despite Netanyahu's announcement of a pause to allow time for negotiations with the opposition, claiming that it is merely a stalling tactic.
they're not just protesting, they're actively taking action and using their skills to organize and mobilize against the gov's plans 
I mean, who wouldn't want to join a cause that's fighting for justice and liberty? it's like they're saying "hey, we may have served our country in combat, but now we're gonna serve up some democracy" 
, like, they're not gonna be able to stop Netanyahu and his crew. These vets are all about defending Israel's democracy, but honestly, I don't see how their plan is gonna make a difference - we'll just have to wait and see if protests work for them... or not 
. And btw, a pause in negotiations? please 
, that just means Netanyahu's buying time while he figures out his next move. Either way, I'm keeping an eye on this situation 
. i also feel so bad that protesters are still out there on the streets despite the pause announcement - it's clear that Netanyahu's trying to stall, but these vets aren't buying it 
. It sounds like a really tough time for the country and its people. These veterans are using their military training for good, but at the same time I feel bad for the politicians who are getting slammed by these protests 
. Netanyahu's pause announcement doesn't seem to be sitting well with everyone... on both sides of the aisle 
. Can we just calm down and focus on finding a peaceful solution to this whole thing? 
. These protesters ain't going anywhere anytime soon, and I'm kinda hoping they keep pushing for change. It's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out in the coming weeks... 
millions of usraelis are standin up 4 democracy against gov'ts overhauled plan 
they're not just protestin, they're takin action 
and it's not just about them either, ordinary citizens r joinin in too 
. It's interesting to see how veterans are using their skills to organize and mobilize against the government's plans. I mean, some of these guys have been in special forces units, so you'd think they're all about national security... but it seems like many of them are prioritizing democracy over party politics 
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. I just hope nobody gets hurt during the protests. By the way, have you tried that new coffee shop downtown? I heard their iced lattes are amazing 
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. btw i feel like netanyahu is just trying to distract us with this pause announcement 
still not convinced his intentions tho 
. I mean, you don't often see that kind of diversity in protests!
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100k+ total protesters
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at the same time, I can understand why protesters would be skeptical of Netanyahu's pause announcement... it feels like a classic case of stalling 
anyway, love seeing this wave of resistance from all walks of life 
Yiftach Golov's story is really inspiring, I mean who expects someone with a PhD in biophysics to be leading the charge against the gov't? 
but seriously what's with all the protesting going on here? it feels like they're just trying to avoid actual change by prolonging their demands. Netanyahu's pause announcement was just a clever way to stall, imo 
and I'm not buying it. these protests might be gaining traction but are they really making a difference?