Scorched Earth: A government with its back to the wall may drag us to doom | Avi Bnayahu

1. Every fallen soldier burns the heart, and for reservists leaving behind widows and orphans, the pain is sevenfold. The death of two reservists in Lebanon this week echoes the sharp criticism from Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir regarding the coalition's delusional legislation, which has deployed an "Iron Dome" over draft dodgers and a "security wall" around deserters in the midst of a multi-front war.

"They didn't listen to us," the Chief of Staff told generals who must maintain resilience while reserve families collapse and businesses go bankrupt. While the government demands that the IDF hold territory in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, it prioritizes Haredi parties over the army, ignoring warnings that the IDF is nearing a breaking point.

This reality frustrates an army limited by political echelons under American pressure. Washington's hesitant conduct toward Iran emboldens proxies in Lebanon and Gaza, undermining regional peace efforts. In the Middle East, there is no room for the weak; Israel must respond with force if it desires survival.

1. The coalition is effectively toppling itself through absurd decisions, corruption, and the scapegoating of the IDF. When ministers film embarrassing videos or when Israel Katz performs "hazing" on a serving general to appease "Channel 14" pundits, the Likud pays the price.

We face a volatile summer with a leadership terrified of losing power. This threatens to undermine public trust in the Central Elections Committee. Our national task is to filter disinformation and protect the integrity of the upcoming elections.

1. In an irresponsible performance, Defense Minister Israel Katz brought his abnormal political conduct to a peak by "hazing" Central Command chief Avi Bluth. Instead of serving security, Katz makes security serve his political needs. He has proven to be one of the most unsuccessful appointments in this government, treating defense appointments as political toys.

2. My interlocutor, well-versed in Haredi society, describes an unprecedented low in public trust toward Knesset leaders. Voters feel deceived, and the emergence of new, small parties reflects this chaos. The blame lies with rabbis who fail to replace corrupt leadership. Israeli society must find a platform for shared responsibility, or we face a collective collapse.

3. At a nursing home, I watched veterans singing songs from the War of Independence. This generation, which built the state, now faces attempts to suppress their right to vote. We must treat them with dignity. Shabbat Shalom.