Israeli Air Force Reservists Protest Judicial Overhaul, Threaten to End Volunteer Duty

Over 1,100 Israeli Air Force reservists, including pilots, have announced that they will suspend their volunteer reserve duty in protest of the government's plans to overhaul the judicial system. This comes as a growing number of reserve troops drop out of volunteer duty to protest the overhaul, raising concerns about national preparedness. The reservists called on the government to reach broad agreements and preserve the independence and trust in the judicial system. Defense officials warn that the mass refusals could negatively impact the readiness of the military, particularly the Air Force.