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ISRAELI air force reservists said today they would refuse to serve if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proceeds with attacks on the courts.
A letter signed by 110 air force veterans published today said they would cease to report for duty if any laws relating to a planned judicial overhaul pass.
“Legislation like this grants the government limitless power with no restraint by the judiciary and it will bring us to a point of no return,” the letter says. “We will not serve the military of a country that is not democratic.”
The judicial plans — which would give the Knesset the right to overturn Supreme Court rulings with a simple majority, and increase political control over judicial appointments — have prompted gigantic weekly protest demos for months.
Talks on a compromise with opposition parties broke down last week, leading Mr Netanyahu to declare he would proceed with the controversial proposals.
