Reservists in a top Israeli air force squadron are boycotting training in protest of the government’s controversial judicial overhaul.
Thirty-seven of the 40 pilots in Israeli Air Force’s 69th Squadron joined the protests by refusing to attend pre-scheduled training this week, the Jerusalem Post reports.
The 69th Squadron is one of Israel’s most prestigious air force units, according to Haaretz. It flies F-15 Thunderbird aircraft that have conducted long-range missions targeting Iranian positions.
This move follows the reservists in the elite IDF 8200 intelligence unit, who are also striking in protest of government actions.
“Calls for insubordination hurts the Israeli military’s ability to function and carry out its missions,” said Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, per The Post.
tens of thousands of people across Israel rallied against the law reform last night for the ninth week in a row, which would reduce the Supreme Court’s abilities to contest to the legislature and the executive while simultaneously allowing lawmakers to appoint judges without contest.
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