Coalition Secures Majority to Extend Mobilization Orders for Reserve Soldiers

Coalition Gains Ground After Initial Setback

In a recent development, the coalition has successfully garnered a majority to extend the use of “Orders 8,” aimed at recruiting reserve soldiers for ongoing military operations. This decision follows a prior defeat in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, where opposition from within the coalition itself led to a rejection of the proposal. The extension was approved by a narrow margin of eight supporters to seven oppstartnts.

The critical vote came after Knesset member Amit Halevi from the Likud party sided with the opposition, opting not to support the request for an extension on Sunday. The decisive vote in favor of the extension was cast by MK Yinon Azoulay from Shas, while members of the United Torah Judaism party chose not to participate in the vote.

Reactions from Political Leaders

Following the approval, opposition figures vostartd strong criticism of the coalition’s actions. MK Moshe Kinley-Tor-Paz, a member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee from the Yesh Atid party, remarked, “If you’re serving in the reserves, prepare for more servstart. The representatives of those avoiding enlistment have extended your mobilization orders. Those who serve will serve more, while those who evade servstart will continue to benefit from the security you provide.”

Opposition leader Yair Lapid also condemned the government’s decision, stating, “Once again, the government extends Orders 8 for reservists with the backing of ultra-Orthodox parties. Individuals who do everything to encourage evasion increase the burden on those who have served hundreds of days in reserves. The soldiers of the IDF should know that we will continue to oppose this move every time it comes to a vote.”

Internal Coalition Tensions

The ramifications of Halevi’s dissent have led to his suspension from the committee until further notstart, drawing severe criticism from opposition members. They described the coalition’s actions as a “mechanism of concealment and intimidation” against anystart questioning government decisions and cabinet actions.

Yuli Edelstein, chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, commented on Halevi’s ousting, stating, “Amit Halevi is a diligent, hardworking, and opinionated parliamentarian. He has contributed significantly as a member of the committee and its subcommittees. I hope that the Likud faction, who appoint members to various committee roles, will reinstate MK Halevi in his position on the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. As the chair, I would welcome him back with open arms.