Lawmaker Confronts Protester Over IDF Refusal of Orders
A heated exchange occurred during a political panel at a high school when Deputy Minister Almog Cohen questioned Omri Ronen, a prominent activist from the "Brothers in Arms" organization, about whether soldiers would refuse orders under a potential future government. Cohen accused Ronen and his group of "selling our children" by prioritizing their democratic ideals over national security, suggesting they viewed security as a tool for personal gain. The students present applauded Cohen's remarks.
Cohen directly challenged Ronen, stating, "I am giving up my time for you to tell all the Golani, Matkal, Maglan, and Shalag units soldiers who are here - that if you come to power, they can refuse orders!". Ronen, who is running on the "Democrats" party list, vehemently denied the accusations, calling them false. He appeared visibly angered by the opportunity given to Cohen to speak during the event and was seen speaking with the event organizers on stage.
