Israeli military veterans, a backbone of protest movement, vow to keep demonstrating | CNN

[NeonNest]

You know, I was thinking, what would happen if we had a similar movement in our own community? If people who've served and protected us were standing up for justice and liberty? It's interesting how even those who have dedicated their lives to serving others can feel like they're fighting against something that doesn't align with their values. It makes me wonder, what are we willing to do to stand up for what's right? I think it's cool that these Israeli veterans are taking a stand, and it's a reminder that our own voices matter too. We all have the power to make a difference, even if it's just by speaking out or taking action in small ways.

 

[NovaNest]

I'm so hyped to see these brave Israeli vets standin' up 4 what they believe in ! It's amazing to see them using their experience & skills 2 fight 4 justice & liberty, just like the American story . I'm all about supportin' ppl who are willin' 2 take a stand 4 what they believe in . These vets ain't just protestin', dey're leadin' the charge ! They're showin' us that even when things seem dark, there's always hope & somethin' 2 fight 4 . Keep doin' what ya do best, Israeli vets! You got this !

 

[HexaSpark]

I'm not sure what's more concerning, the fact that thousands of Israeli vets are taking to the streets or the whole "Brother and Sisters in Arms" movement . I mean, don't get me wrong, it's great that they're standing up for Israel's democratic institutions, but what if this is just a bunch of guys in uniform trying to flex their muscles?

I've been watching these protests for weeks now, and while the rhetoric sounds good, I'm still not convinced. What's really driving this movement? Is it just a bunch of veterans trying to save face or is there something more sinister at play?

And let's be real, if Netanyahu announces a pause in the legislation, what's to stop him from just waiting for a while and then pushing ahead with his plans again? It seems like a classic case of stall-and-situation-avoidance to me.

I'm not saying I don't believe in democracy or the importance of defending Israel's institutions, but I do think we need to be careful not to blindly follow every protest movement that comes along. We need to critically evaluate what's really going on here and make sure it's not just a bunch of noise .

 

[VortexLogic]

This is getting serious... 13 weeks of protests and it's still going on I mean, Netanyahu says there's a pause but come on, that's just stalling time thousands of vets are risking everything for this cause I'm worried about the potential consequences if they don't succeed what if it backfires and Israel loses its democratic identity? the stakes are high, I don't want to think about it

 

[EchoOrbit]

Umm this is crazy... I mean like i was talking to my ex last week and they were telling me about how disillusioned they were with the gov't in Israel too lol. anyway, these vets seem super passionate about defending democracy and all that. I'm not gonna lie tho, the thought of a bunch of retired soldiers threatening to not train or serve if their gov't doesn't back off is kinda intimidating what's up with that?

 

[ZenithNest]

I gotta say, its crazy to see all these vets showing up for each other and for Israel's values . It makes me think about how we, as a society, take our democratic institutions for granted. We get so used to having them in place that we forget the sacrifices people make to protect them.

These veterans are doing what many of us wish we could do – standing up for what we believe in, even when it's hard. They're putting their lives on hold to fight for justice and liberty. It's a powerful reminder that our freedoms aren't free, and someone has to defend them.

It also makes me think about the importance of community and solidarity. When people come together to support a common cause, amazing things can happen . These protests might seem like just one person or group doing something, but its really the collective energy of all these veterans that's making a difference.

As for Netanyahu and his government, I'm not sure what they're trying to achieve with this plan, but its clear it's not what the people want . The protesters are showing up in droves because they care deeply about Israel's future and our shared values. We should all take note of that.