Protests in Tel Aviv escalate as tensions rise over police response and judicial reform
An Israeli Air Force reservist, Udi Ori, who was injured and required eye surgery after being hit by a water cannon during a protest against the judicial overhaul, has announced that he will no longer volunteer for reserve duty, stating that he will not serve under a "dictatorship." Ori clarified that he did not lose his eye as falsely claimed on social media and hopes to regain his sight through further surgeries. The protest in Tel Aviv turned violent, with clashes between police and demonstrators, leading to multiple injuries. Ori cited frustration among protesters and the influence of far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir as reasons for the police crackdown.