Defense minister says refraining from showing up for duty 'harms Israel's security,' as more open letters by reserve members are published

In meeting with IAF head Tomer Bar, reservists reportedly say passage of overhaul bills may spark significant refusal to volunteer for duty, harm operational capabilities

Veterans warn pushing ahead with contentious judicial changes will tear 'irreparable rift' in society after members of elite units say they won't volunteer for reserves

Netanyahu files police complaint, claim activists 'desecrated' interchange; protest leader refuses to apologize, vows to press on with non-violent efforts against judicial overhaul

IDF chief calls for responsible conduct, says protests within the army inflict a 'critical wound'

Military admits head of Air Force Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar was under 'false impression' when he suspended Col. (res.) Gilad Peled

Col. 'Gimmel' gave media interviews about concerns in IAF over government's planned moves; military's statement cites 'inappropriate' conduct 'contrary to guidance' of IAF chief

Halevi vows to ensure legality of army missions after meeting with protesting air force members; 'We won't stand idly by' if reform passed, hundreds of reconnaissance fighters warn

Prime minister tells party members that troops refusing to serve in protest of judicial overhaul must be opposed, but that government needs to 'calm tensions, not inflame them'

Gallant tells troops refusing orders is 'playing with fire'; soldiers at discussion complain defense minister 'lacked empathy,' spoke only in slogans