אחים ואחיות לנשק | |
 Activists of the "Brothers and Sisters in Arms" organization during a demonstration as part of a protest against the judicial reform, March 23, 2023 | |
| Formation | 2023 |
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| Purpose | Opposition to the Thirty-seventh government of Israel; aid to victims of Hamas and Hezbollah attacks |
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| Website | www |
Brothers and Sisters in Arms (Hebrew: אחים ואחיות לנשק), also known as Achim Laneshek and Brothers in Arms (Hebrew: אחים לנשק), is an organization of reserve men and women from various units of the IDF, operating within the protest movement against the judicial reforms promoted by the thirty-seventh government of Israel headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.[1]
On October 7, 2023, the day Hamas invaded southern Israel, the organization suspended all political and protest activities and began devoting itself full-time to aid and relief under the name Brothers and Sisters for Israel.[2][3]
In mid-2024, the organization resumed its protest activities across the country, calling for new elections and the conscription of ultra-orthodox men, currently exempt from military service in the IDF.[4][5][6][7]
In June 2024, the Brothers and Sisters in Arms received The Presidential Award for Volunteerism (formerly the “Presidential Award for Volunteers”)[8] from the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog.[9]
- ^ Stahl, Lesley (17 September 2023). "Netanyahu's push to weaken Israel's Supreme Court divides nation". 60 Minutes. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "We need your help!". Brothers and Sisters for Israel. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Rubin, Shira (14 October 2023). "Politicians called them 'traitors.' Now they're manning Israel's home front". The Washington Post. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ SURKES, SUE (1 April 2024). "With an ambitious civic agenda, Brothers and Sisters in Arms says it's here to stay". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ BOTBOL, AMELIE (20 March 2024). "'Brothers in Arms' spearheads protests calling for early elections". Jewish News Syndicate. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Israeli anti-government protesters clash with police in 'Day of Disruption'". The Jewish Chronicle. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ SILKOFF, SHIRA (20 May 2024). "Protesters arrested in clashes with police ahead of anti-government rally at Knesset". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Presidential Prizes and Awards; The Presidential Award for Volunteerism". Office of the President. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "These Are the Recipients of The Presidential Volunteer Medal". בית הנשיא - Office of president (in Hebrew).