Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Saturday called on the government to halt legislation on changes to the judiciary, saying the bitter dispute over the measures poses a danger to the country.
“The deepening split is seeping into the military and defence institutions — this is a clear, immediate and real danger to Israel’s security,” Gallant said in a brief televised statement.
Israel has been gripped by mass protests since the government announced its judicial plans in January.
Gallant has previously voiced worries about a wave of Israelis who have pledged not to heed call-ups for military reserve duty if the reforms proceed,
