Fears of a Mutiny Within the Israeli Reserves.. Government Decisions Ignite Soldiers' Anger

Security sources in Tel Aviv have warned of rising anger within the ranks of the Israeli reserve forces, amid fears of a potential mass mutiny against military service, following an agreement between the defense and finance ministries that imposes new burdens on soldiers.
The newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" described this move as controversial, noting that the agreement was prepared without prior consultation with brigade and battalion leaders, which has caused widespread discontent among the reserves.

Reduction of Benefits and Psychological Support for Soldiers

The new agreement stipulates a reduction in the days off allocated to reserve soldiers, in addition to the cancellation of psychological and social support allowances that soldiers and unit leaders receive after completing their service.
Military sources believe that these measures, despite reducing the expected reserve service duration in 2026 to about two and a half months if the security situation stabilizes, could practically lead to a deterioration in the soldiers' conditions and increase tension within the units.

Measures to Reduce the Number of Reserve Forces

Military sources indicated that the changes are part of a government plan to reduce the number of reserve soldiers ready for service from 60,000 to 40,000 soldiers by 2026, aiming to cut the Ministry of Defense's expenses.

Criticism of Army Leadership

The Hebrew newspaper quoted a senior officer in the Israeli army warning of the repercussions of these decisions, considering that they could lead to widespread insubordination within the reserve forces.
The officer stated that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir "is abandoning the reserve soldiers instead of defending their rights before government authorities."

Tension Within Units and Refusal to Implement Some Decisions

There has been a state of tension in the communication groups of reserve battalion leaders, where some discussed the possibility of refusing to implement the new decisions, especially regarding the cancellation of weekly leave for fighters, particularly in operational areas such as the buffer zone and the Gaza Strip.

Despite orders to cancel leaves to increase reserve service days, reports indicate that some units are still insisting on applying leaves until now, reflecting the level of tension within the military institution.