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

Top brass reportedly also concerned ant-overhaul protests might spread to full-time soldiers; security official says internal rift has galvanized adversaries

In London briefing following meeting with Sunak, prime minister speaks out against fears that Memorial Day will be used for political ends, citing his fallen brother