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Defense Minister Bars Reservist Omri Ronen Over Protest

7/19/2026

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Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on X that he will bar IDF reservist Omri Ronen from returning to service.
Katz sent a formal letter to IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir ordering the ban.
Ronen told NBC's Meet the Press he will refuse reserve duty as a political protest.
Ronen replied that Katz lacks shame, accusing him of protecting deserters.

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Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on X that he will bar IDF reservist Omri Ronen from returning to service.
Katz sent a formal letter to IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir ordering the ban.
Ronen told NBC's Meet the Press he will refuse reserve duty as a political protest.
Ronen replied that Katz lacks shame, accusing him of protecting deserters.