The world media extensively covers the political and security chaos in Israel. The “Washington Post” quotes the defense minister: “This constitutes a clear, immediate and tangible threat to the security of the country,” Gallant was quoted in a statement. “For the sake of Israel’s security, for the sake of our sons and daughters, the legislative process must be stopped.” The ‘New York Times’: “Israeli attack in Iran calls for reservists” who threaten not to show up
The world media has not remained indifferent to the political chaos in Israel and to the use of the IDF as a counter tool in legal reform. The Washington Post notes that “unprecedented feelings of anger, pain and disappointment have risen” in the army against the background of the proposed changes in Israel’s balance of power. The newspaper quoted Minister Security: “This constitutes a clear, immediate and tangible threat to the security of the country,” Galant was quoted as saying. “For the security of Israel, for the sake of our sons and daughters, the legislative process must be stopped.”
The New York Times reported: “Minister Gallant’s announcement set the stage for what is expected to be one of the most dramatic weeks in Israel’s history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition, which has a majority of only four seats, is expected to hold a final vote in parliament early next week On the first step in her reform plan: a bill that would give the government more control over appointments to the Supreme Court.”
The newspaper noted: “The government’s bill brought weeks of mass demonstrations, warnings of political violence and civil war; and unrest in the army, especially among reservists. Thousands of reservists said they would not volunteer if the reform was implemented, or had already retired from service.”
The newspaper notes that reserve soldiers in Israel are essential to any possible attack on Iran: “Unlike in many other armies, reserve soldiers are considered an important part of the Israel Defense Forces’ operational capability – especially in the Air Force and the intelligence units. Reserve pilots often participate in attacks on Iran-related targets in Syria, causing Officials say that any potential Israeli attack on Iran itself would require the extensive participation of reserve soldiers.
The world’s media also notes that the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Schulz, expressed “serious concerns” regarding the legal reform. The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, warned that the moves are contrary to the “acceptable concept of democracy”. And British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last Friday emphasized the importance of upholding democratic values.
The ‘Politico’ website points out that the thing that united the people of Israel has been damaged: “In recent weeks, dissatisfaction with the reform has even increased within the Israeli army – the most popular and respected institution in the country, which historically unites apolitical. A growing number of Israeli reservists have threatened to withdraw from volunteer positions In recent weeks, which poses a broad challenge to Netanyahu as he promotes the judicial changes while he is on trial for corruption.”
The CNN network quoted Minister Ben Gabir: “Galant succumbed to blackmail and threats from all those anarchists who call for resistance and use the Israel Defense Forces as a bargaining tool, Galant was elected by the votes of right-wing voters and in practice promotes a leftist agenda. At the moment of truth, he collapsed under the pressure of the media and the protesters. I call on the Prime Minister to fire him immediately.”