The anti-overhaul protest movement “Brothers in Arms,” representing members of the reserve army and military veterans, say they will demonstrate outside the home of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant overnight.
“Tonight, we the reservists will come to you in Amikam,” the group says, referring to Gallant’s hometown in northern Israel.
“Chiefs of staff and IDF generals throughout the ages, Mossad commanders, Shin Bet and police commanders will come with us,” Brothers in Arms says.
“Together we will pin our hopes on the defense minister, who has already proven that on his conscience he will not allow damage to Israel’s security and for the nation to be torn apart,” they add.
Earlier this year, Gallant called to pause the judicial overhaul, citing a “tangible danger” to state security, as hundreds of military reservists threatened to stop showing up for duty, in protest of the contentious legislation.
Brothers in Arms say they plan to protest outside Gallant’s home all night, starting from 10 p.m.
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