The Forum of Reservists' Wives released a statement Wednesday night sharply criticizing the coalition after the Knesset passed the conscription bill in a first reading, saying the move reveals the government's true priorities amid an unprecedented burden on reserve families.
The Forum of Reservists' Wives issued a strongly worded statement Wednesday night following the Knesset's first-reading approval of the conscription bill, criticizing the government for prioritizing legislation over the needs of reserve families. 'Precisely at a time when reserve families are coping with an unprecedented burden, it would be expected of the government to prioritize the needs of the families of those who serve — for whom we fight daily,' the group said, according to N12. 'Passing the bill in a first reading at this time unequivocally expresses what the decision-makers' priorities are.'
The statement follows a week of growing public and political criticism over the burden on reservists and their families amid extended wartime service. Earlier Wednesday, war cabinet observer Gadi Eisenkot also slammed the coalition, accusing it of preferring government survival over IDF resilience. A recent poll highlighted severe strain on reserve families' finances and mental health, many describing 'living in survival mode.' The conscription bill now advances to committee for further debate.
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