Israel's Netanyahu vows to press ahead with his contentious judicial overhaul, despite mass protests at home, growing defections by military reservists and appeals from abroad to halt the plan
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul / Photo: Reuters
Netanyahu was at times conciliatory during his address, saying he understands the differences of opinion that have bitterly divided the country and offering to seek a compromise with his political opponents. Critics say the legislation will concentrate power in the hands of Netanyahu and his far-right allies and undermine the country’s system of checks and balances.'War of attrition'
They include fighter pilots, commandos and cyberwar officers. Israeli leaders and military commanders have expressed growing alarm, saying the refusals to serve could hurt the country’s security.On Thursday, the former head of Israel’s Shin Bet internal security agency, Nadav Argaman, voiced support for the reservists.
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