Israel's Defense Image at Risk Amidst Internal Rifts and Protests.

Israel's enemies see the country as weak due to the ongoing controversy over the government's judicial overhaul, according to a senior defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity. The official said the IDF was "at full competency," despite hundreds of reservists officers threatening to boycott volunteer duty over the overhaul. The IDF was also preparing for conscript soldiers refusing to become officers. Netanyahu's coalition has barreled ahead with legislation that aims to weaken the court's ability to serve as a check on parliament, as well as give the government control over the appointment of judges.