Israeli Military Veterans Pledge to Continue Demonstrating as Integral Part of Protest Movement
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In a sea of Israeli flags, Yiftach Golov stands out holding a brown flag that represents a veteran group called “Brother and Sisters in Arms.” These veterans, many from elite forces like Golov, feel that they are fighting on a new battlefield – to save Israeli democracy.
Golov, who served in a special forces reconnaissance unit during the second intifada, had never been particularly political before. However, when the protest movement against the Israeli government’s judicial overhaul plan began, he felt compelled to join in. Now, he is one of thousands of veterans and military reservists who have taken up the cause.
Some of these veterans, including elite Air Force reservists, have gone a step further by threatening to refuse service in protest of the government’s planned judicial changes. Others have become active organizers and demonstrators. Last week, a group from Brothers and Sisters in Arms carried a figure wrapped in the Israeli flag on a stretcher, symbolizing a wounded comrade.
While Golov hasn’t taken the drastic step to refuse service, he understands the motivation behind it. He believes in fighting for justice and liberty, values that have been lacking for the last few decades. He and his fellow veterans are determined to reclaim the flag and stand up for what they believe in.
The skills they learned in the military, such as organization and mobilization, are now being utilized for the protests. They are motivated by the deep feeling of being part of something bigger than themselves and are willing to sacrifice anything for the cause.
The pressure from Israel’s veterans has been seen as a key factor in the protest movement. Last week, after sustained protests and a large-scale strike, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a pause to the legislation, allowing time for negotiations with the opposition.
However, despite this announcement, protesters continue to take to the streets in large numbers. The recent demonstration in Tel Aviv had an estimated attendance of 150,000 to 230,000 people.
Many protesters are skeptical of the pause, viewing it as a stalling tactic. They believe that Netanyahu is using it to buy time and get the protesters to go home before pushing forward with the reforms. Golov and his fellow veterans are determined to continue the fight until they are confident that Israel will remain a functional democratic country.
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