Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday demanded the defense establishment to act harshly against calls to refuse to serve in the military after dozens of active reserve Air Force pilots announced they will not report for training in protest of the government's judicial overhaul push.
"Surrendering to the refusals is a terrible danger for Israel. I demand from the defense establishment a strong stance against the refusals. The country cannot exist without the IDF," he said.
"People who were responsible for the security of the country suddenly crossed all lines with such cynicism. I'm waiting to see one 'former' who will stand up and say 'no'."
(Itamar Eichner)