Dismissal of Israeli Colonel: What’s the Reason?

A reserve officer has been dismissed in the first penalty imposed by the army on officers who protested against the judicial reforms proposed by the government, according to the Israeli Air Force. The statement indicated that the colonel "acted in violation of the instructions of the corps commander in a manner unbefitting of his rank and position." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition intends to introduce amendments to the judicial system that would limit the powers of the Supreme Court. The protests within the military have triggered anger among Israelis who believe that their army should remain separate from politics.