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Likud MK Osher Shekalim Criticizes IDF Chief for Overstepping Authority on Draft Law

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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago

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Likud MK Osher Shekalim criticized IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir for publicly intervening in the draft law, saying the military chief should not set policy or attack lawmakers. Shekalim called for Zamir to focus on military duties and communicate concerns privately with political leaders. He also addressed internal party disputes and highlighted the need for consensus on conscription.

01Likud MK Osher Shekalim condemns IDF Chief Eyal Zamir's public criticism of lawmakers.
02Shekalim says the military chief should focus on defense, not policymaking or legislation.
03He argues Zamir should communicate draft concerns privately to the Prime Minister.
04Shekalim rejects claims government ignores military warnings to protect political survival.
05He supports conscription reform through consensus including ultra-Orthodox acceptance.
06Shekalim opposes extensive reserved spots on Likud's party list but supports renewal.

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