Should IDF reservists refuse to serve?
Military officials are worried about possible widespread refusal to serve if the government perseveres with its plans to pass legislation that would restrict the application of grounds of reasonability amid powerful popular protests.
Many IDF reservists have met with their units’ commanders in the past number of days to discuss the issue. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said in a conversation with reservists during a military exercise, “Anyone who issues calls not to report for reserve service as a protest is directly hurting the IDF. If we don’t train today, the military’s fitness…
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