In the streets of Tel Aviv, hundreds of thousands of protesters have been demonstrating for the 13th week in a row, with Israeli military veterans playing a pivotal role in the movement. The group "Brother and Sisters in Arms" is comprised of many veterans, including Yiftach Golov, who served in a special forces reconnaissance unit during the second intifada.
Golov's involvement in the protest movement began when he attended one of the early demonstrations and soon became an active participant. He believes that it is his responsibility to defend Israel and its democracy, which he feels has been under attack by the government's judicial overhaul plan. The plan would grant more power to the governing parties over the judiciary, leading to concerns about erosion of democratic values.
The protest movement is led by veterans who are using their military skills to organize and mobilize people. They claim that the current government is not representing Israel's true values and that they are fighting for justice and liberty. The group "Brother and Sisters in Arms" has been instrumental in organizing protests, with members participating actively and even taking drastic steps such as refusing to train or serve in the military if the plan goes ahead.
Golov emphasizes the importance of being part of something bigger than oneself, willing to sacrifice anything necessary for the cause. He believes that by reclaiming their values, they can save Israel's democracy from what they see as a threat.
The pressure from veterans has been seen as a key factor in moving the Israeli government to pause its plans. However, many protesters remain skeptical of the delay, seeing it as an attempt by Netanyahu to stall and avoid meaningful debate or real change.
Golov's involvement in the protest movement began when he attended one of the early demonstrations and soon became an active participant. He believes that it is his responsibility to defend Israel and its democracy, which he feels has been under attack by the government's judicial overhaul plan. The plan would grant more power to the governing parties over the judiciary, leading to concerns about erosion of democratic values.
The protest movement is led by veterans who are using their military skills to organize and mobilize people. They claim that the current government is not representing Israel's true values and that they are fighting for justice and liberty. The group "Brother and Sisters in Arms" has been instrumental in organizing protests, with members participating actively and even taking drastic steps such as refusing to train or serve in the military if the plan goes ahead.
Golov emphasizes the importance of being part of something bigger than oneself, willing to sacrifice anything necessary for the cause. He believes that by reclaiming their values, they can save Israel's democracy from what they see as a threat.
The pressure from veterans has been seen as a key factor in moving the Israeli government to pause its plans. However, many protesters remain skeptical of the delay, seeing it as an attempt by Netanyahu to stall and avoid meaningful debate or real change.
. Thousands of people protesting for weeks already? That's crazy! And these Israeli military veterans, they're like the real MVPs 
. I mean, can you believe Yiftach Golov and all those other vets are putting their lives on the line to fight for Israel's democracy? It's like something out of a movie 
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. I feel for the people in Tel Aviv, they're dealing with so much uncertainty and tension right now 
. It's like, can't we all just get along? 
But at the same time, I'm also super impressed by their determination to stand up for what they believe in. I mean, who wouldn't want to save Israel's democracy from some gov't overhaul plan that's basically a power grab? 
What if it affects the whole system? But at the same time, I'm also seeing some concerns about the delay, like is this just a stalling tactic? 
Shouldn't they be working on actual solutions instead of just saying "hang on" to the status quo?
. It's like they're trying to wear them down. These veterans are putting their lives on the line for this cause, and it's time for some serious changes 
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. We need to be having this conversation, not shushing it. The vets are right; they can't just sit back and watch their country get taken over by some dodgy plan 
: if we let our democracy slip away, what's next? It's time for us to take a stand, even if it means putting ourselves in harm's way 
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and from what i've read, they're not holding back - refusing to train if needed, taking a stand and being super vocal about it 
. They're not just protesting for a cause, they're literally putting their lives on the line to defend Israel's democracy 
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. It's clear that his experiences have given him a deep understanding of what Israel's democracy is all about and why it needs to be protected 
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. I'm not surprised, though - when people come together around a cause like this, amazing things can happen 
so another group of veterans deciding to use their "military skills" to stage a protest... like, what's new? 
I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm all for people standing up for what they believe in, but let's not forget that these guys have already had their chance to serve and make a difference... now it's time for the rest of us to step up too 
my heart goes out to those protesting in Tel Aviv, they're putting their lives on the line for a cause they believe in 
its not easy to stand up against the government when its your own people who are trying to take away your freedoms 
the fact that military veterans like yiftach golov are leading the charge is truly inspiring 
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. If the gov's really committed to saving democracy, they should listen to the vets and the people on the ground rather than just pretending to listen 
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That's the question that I hope everyone will be thinking about as they watch this situation unfold.
Ugh, my mind is like totally all over the place about this one 
his involvement with the "Brother and Sisters in Arms" group is so inspiring! I love how they're using their military skills to organize and mobilize people, it's like they're turning their experiences into a force for good 
. These vets are determined to reclaim their values and save Israel's democracy from what they see as a threat. And honestly, can you blame them? 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to defend their country and its democracy? But what's really striking here is how these vets are using their skills to organize & mobilize people – talk about turning their military training into a form of social activism 
And I get why Golov thinks the gov's judicial overhaul plan is a threat to democracy, but what about the concerns from other sides of the aisle? Are they just gonna get brushed under the rug like that? 
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). But at the same time, I'm worried that they're not going to get what they want from the government. What if this whole thing just gets swept under the rug again?