Daily Briefing July 2: Gallant changes tune on legitimacy of IDF reservist protests
After a week of testimony in the PM’s trial, senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur weighs in on what is going wrong; military reporter Emanuel Fabian on airstrike in Syria and aftermath
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Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur and military correspondent Emanuel Fabian join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today’s episode.
Early this morning Israeli fighter jets reportedly struck a Syrian air defense battery. What was this in response to?
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned on Wednesday that a large-scale refusal to perform reserve duty would harm national security. And in recent days, the military has stated it would take measures against those who pursue this form of civil protest. What’s changed?
Last week, former Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich made controversial remarks regarding the cases against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparking renewed theories that the trials are politically motivated. Rettig Gur reviews the arguments.
Discussed articles include:
IAF hits anti-aircraft battery in Syria after missile explodes over Israel
Syrian anti-aircraft missile explodes over Israel as IAF said to strike in Homs
Ex-police chief says he thought Netanyahu would resign following criminal indictment
Turnout rises, several arrested as anti-overhaul protests enter 26th week
Over 100 Air Force reservists say they will refuse to serve if overhaul advances
Gallant says fresh boycott threats by IDF reservists ‘endanger’ Israel’s security
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