Protests Against Legal Reform Intensify Amidst Concerns for IDF Reserves
Against the backdrop of the worsening protests against the legal reform promoted by the government, Brigadier General Assaf Agmon, one of the leaders of the protest, Yoav Mintz spoke on the ‘Caffeine’ program on Radio North 104.5fm and presented what is planned in the struggle of the protesters in the coming days.
In his remarks, Brigadier General Assaf Agmon addressed concerns about non-reporting for the reserves in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He debunked the notion that those who choose to stop volunteering for the reserves are manipulating and threatening. He labeled it as a “complete lie” and emphasized that it has no hold on reality. Agmon also highlighted the potential damage to the competence of the IDF and the Air Force due to the ongoing protest. He called upon Defense Minister Benny Gantz to intervene and prevent further deterioration.
Furthermore, amid the protests, American officials issued a statement clarifying that there is no re-evaluation of relations with Israel. This clarification comes after rumors spread about a possible strain in the bilateral ties between the two countries.
Agmon expressed his concerns about the repercussions of continued crisis, stating that if the situation escalates to war, there may not be enough personnel in the cockpit to ensure the competency of the IDF and Air Force. He emphasized that people should not overlook the committee’s work and forget about the current security climate. According to Agmon, a pilot who hasn’t flown for a month would not be qualified to operate in critical situations.
The Brigadier General further warned that the ongoing protest is aimed at combating what he called a “coup d’etat process.” He argued that if the process is not stopped, the State of Israel could be destroyed. Agmon claimed that the economy would suffer, tarnishing Israel’s reputation as a start-up nation. Additionally, he highlighted the potential damage to Israel’s strategic partnership with the United States, calling it the largest and most important alliance for Israel.
In his concluding remarks, Agmon lamented the deep divisions and gratuitous hatred within Israeli society, stating that their strength had always been in their solidarity. He urged people to stand up, go out, and demonstrate, as anger continues to grow. Agmon emphasized that time is running out, and if the situation is not addressed, it may become impossible to fight the consequences in the future.
The protests against the legal reform continue to intensify, with various leaders and activists voicing their concerns over its potential impact on Israeli society and security. The government faces increasing pressure to address the grievances and find a resolution to the ongoing crisis. Only time will tell how these protests will shape the future of the nation.