Israeli Defense Minister's Future in Jeopardy as Judicial Overhaul Sparks Reservist Protests.
TL;DR
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has reportedly threatened to resign over concerns that the government's push to overhaul the judiciary could lead to mass desertions and refusals to serve in the military. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared Gallant's concerns with the cabinet, possibly to increase pressure on coalition members driving the effort forward. Soldiers have expressed concerns that a lack of faith in the independence of Israel's judiciary could open them up to prosecution in international tribunals over actions they were ordered to carry out in the Israel Defense Forces.
Topics:worldpolitics#benjamin-netanyahu#judiciary-overhaul#military#politics#resignation#yoav-gallant
- Gallant reportedly says judicial overhaul may push him out as defense minister The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu urges military chief to contain reservist protest The Associated Press
- Report: IDF reservist no-shows rising as Gallant warns PM army could 'fall apart' The Times of Israel
- Hundreds of elite Israeli reservists say they are joining judicial protests Yahoo News
- Israel judicial reforms: PM Netanyahu urges military chief to contain reservists’ protest WION
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