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Netanyahu Refuses Dismissal of Reservists, Warns of Backlash

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC · How we work

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Former IDF chief Herzi Halevi reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to dismiss reservists who stopped reporting.
Halevi said he asked Netanyahu to issue a statement supporting reservists and to stop minister attacks.
When Halevi asked “Dismiss all refusers now?”, Netanyahu replied “Absolutely not! It will bring a bigger wave.”
Opposition leaders pledged to create a state commission of inquiry if they win the October 27 election.

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Former IDF chief Herzi Halevi reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to dismiss reservists who stopped reporting.
Halevi said he asked Netanyahu to issue a statement supporting reservists and to stop minister attacks.
When Halevi asked “Dismiss all refusers now?”, Netanyahu replied “Absolutely not! It will bring a bigger wave.”
Opposition leaders pledged to create a state commission of inquiry if they win the October 27 election.