In a Knesset speech, MK Tropper said soldiers are hiding in the bushes in Lebanon and blowing up tunnels in Gaza, while the Knesset prioritizes draft dodgers over fighters. The remarks add to criticism of the government's handling of the war effort.
MK Tropper (Yesh Atid) delivered a sharply worded speech in the Knesset plenum, contrasting the sacrifices of Israeli soldiers operating in Lebanon and Gaza with what he described as the legislature's misplaced priorities.
"Our fighters are currently hiding in the bushes in Lebanon and blowing up tunnels in Gaza — and the Knesset prefers draft dodgers over fighters," Tropper said, according to his official remarks.
The speech is the latest in a series of Knesset criticisms of the government's approach to the war. The Zioneer has previously reported on MK Oded Forer's accusation that coalition deals with ultra-Orthodox parties take precedence over soldier safety, and a reservist's firsthand account of discovering anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles in Lebanon. Tropper's remarks sharpen the focus on legislative actions, specifically the handling of draft-dodger legislation.
The comments come as the IDF continues operations in both Lebanon and Gaza, with soldiers exposed to daily combat risks. Tropper's accusations have not been directly addressed by coalition leaders.
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