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Left-Wing Candidate Does Not Rule Out Supporting IDF Refusal to Serve Again
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First reported by Srugim · 3 hours ago
What happened
Omri Ronen, a Democratic Party candidate, did not dismiss supporting IDF refusal to serve again as a protest against the government, reviving debate on this tactic used during judicial reform protests.
- 01Omri Ronen did not rule out supporting IDF refusal to serve as protest again.
- 02He emphasized preserving Israel as a liberal, equal, and free democracy.
- 03The remarks were reported by journalist Michael Shemesh.
- 04Previously, some IDF soldiers stopped serving to oppose judicial reform.
- 05Ronen's comments have reignited discussion on refusal to serve protests.
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