Israeli Air Force pilots throw their caps in the air during a graduation ceremony at the Hatzerim air force base, December 28, 2022. (Haim Zach/GPO)
Times Of Israel: Air Force chief removes reservist pilot for urging refusal over judicial shakeup
Col. Gilad Peled gave media interviews about concerns in IAF about government’s planned moves; military statement cites ‘inappropriate’ conduct ‘contrary to guidance’ of IAF chief
The chief of the Israeli Air Force on Thursday removed from his post a reservist fighter pilot who has been leading calls for to refuse to show up for duty over the government’s legislative proposals to radically weaken the judiciary. The move was first reported by Channel 12’s investigative show “Uvda.”
The Israel Defense Forces said the reservist officer, Col. Gilad Peled was suspended indefinitely over his “conduct around the current events.” Peled, the former commander of the Ramat David Airbase, gave interviews with Channel 13 news and the Kan public broadcaster over the past week on reservist concerns over the judicial overhaul.
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WNU Editor: I am not surprised that this reservist Colonel was removed. I am surprised that it took this long.
Israel Air Force Chief Removes Reservist Colonel Due To judicial Protest Role
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