Democrats Candidate Omri Ronen Supports Future Refusal to Serve to Protect Israeli Democracy

Omri Ronen, a candidate from the Israeli Democrats party, addressed his past calls for refusal to serve in the military during a discussion on the 'Shevatarbut' platform. When asked if he would repeat his previous stance on refusal, Ronen did not rule out advocating for "non-enlistment" again as a means to oppose future government actions. He emphasized the need to do whatever is necessary to preserve Israel as a liberal, equal, and free democracy. His remarks were met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. In the same context, journalist Mosi Raz expressed regret over his own past statements, saying, "I regret that."