Hundreds of Israeli reserve air force pilots, members of special forces units and military intelligence officers say they won't serve ifthe Netanyahu government’s plan to weaken the Supreme Court is implemented.
An Israeli air force F-15 fighter at the Ovda air base on Oct. 24, 2021. Photo: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Imageshas sent shockwaves through the Israeli military, with hundreds of reserve air force pilots, members of special forces units, and military intelligence officers saying they would not serve if the plan to weaken Israel's Supreme Court is implemented.
The plan includes giving the government full control over the appointment of judges, legislation that will enable the coalition to override Supreme Court rulings by a 61-member majority, and legislation that would significantly limit the Supreme Court’s ability to strike down laws and protect human rights.
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