⋯ But while the current situation will not collapse Israel, it has successfully divided the Israeli community into two camps that hate each other and are willing to bring the other down. This will eventually contribute to a weaker, disunited community during any crisis.

This crisis is unique, because it was enough to bring down a trustee of Netanyahu, MK Yoav Galant, who is now yet another ally turned opposition. The opposition here and in today's current political scene, is an anti-Netanyahu one.

⋯ “I see the source of our strength eroding,” Galant warned.

“The growing rift in our society is penetrating the IDF and security agencies. This poses a clear, immediate, and tangible threat to the security of the state. I will not lend my hand to this.”

Galant's words echoed  a real concern because this crisis has impacted the Israeli army regular and reserve force.

According to Israeli media, many ex-soldiers protested the judicial changes. This involved many influential soldiers and war heroes.

⋯ The military chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, has told government leaders that the number of reservists reporting for duty this month fell so far, that the military was on the verge of reducing the scope of certain operations. The military high command is also concerned about the possibility of resignations from full-time soldiers, two of the officials said.

What will Hezbullah and the Palestinian resistance do? Mostly likely help sow additional chaos while avoiding a war.

⋯ Updates by Israeli media:

- Consul-General of Israel in New York, Asaf Zamir, has announced he is resigning.

- Defense Ministry Director-General, Eyal Zamir, will be cutting a working trip to Washington short and returning to Israel.

More updates on Bellum Acta:

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⋯ - PM Benjamin Netanyahu & ally Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri support the idea of halting judicial reforms, amid increased pressure.

- The Hegel Hatora faction of the United Torah Judiasm party declared that they will back Netanyahu.

- Coalition leaders will meet tomorrow to discuss the topic.

- Justice Minister Yariv Levin & National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir insist on executing the judicial reforms.

- The reforms may be halted, but Justice Minister Levin threatens to resign.

- Ben-Gvir via Facebook livestream: “We are appraoching the moment the right-wing takes to the streets.”

⋯ - Netanyahu's office considers holding a referendum on the judicial reforms.

- His cabinet is still divided; Justice Minister Yarev Levin withdraws his support for the reforms. National Security Minister Ben-Gvir threatens to resign if the judicial overhaul is cancelled (Netanyahu postponed his speech in order to meet with him). Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant agrees to resume his position if Netanyahu changes his decision.

- A workers' strike commences at Ben Gurion Airport (at least 23 flights have been halted so far). Other sectors are announcing strikes. Far-right groups are organizing a pro-reform demonstration in front of the Parliament building in Jerusalem. The Israeli police have increased their deployment, fearing clashes. Netanyahu urged protesters on all sides to refrain from violence. Pro-reform protests will be held at the Tel Aviv interchange this evening, where anti-reform ones have largely been held. Activists are calling for violence.

⋯ Footage from inside Ben Gurion airport, where nearly two dozen flights have been cancelled so far due to the airport's anti-reform strike.

Lebanon will officially adopt DST at midnight on Thursday, 30 March, as was decided in this morning's cabinet session. This comes after the Education Minister defied the government decision and ordered schools to operate based on DST.

In a televised speech, PM Mikati said that the state will need about 48 hours to readjust.

For those in Lebanon, remember to manually set your devices' clocks on Wednesday night to avoid confusion the next day.

The Islamic Resistance - Hezbullah mourns the martyrdom of Zaid Jaber Shbib.

He was martyred while carrying out his jihad duty. His funeral will be held in his hometown of Jebchit tomorrow.

Earlier today, the IDF attempted to simulate how they think the alleged Hezbullah member behind the Megiddo Junction operation infiltrated Israel.

Despite suspecting that the infiltrator used a ladder, they did not use one during this re-enactment.

🕰 Prime Minister Mikati... sickened by the timezone issue

The Daylight Saving Time (DST) issue turned sectarian to the extent of troubling Prime Minister Mikati:

«A govt source told Al-Joumhouria that “the chemotherapy treatment for the ‘sectarian hour’ hysteria is over, but it left behind side-effects on PM Najib Mikati, who is resentful to the level of ‘disgust’, as he cancelled appointments in the Grand Serail that had been scheduled the day before [the Cabinet decision]”. (...) Mikati told the ministers at the meeting that he could not endure everything, “and from today on, I will adopt another way of working”.»

After the meeting ended, Mikati revealed to the public that postponing DST had been prepared for months! Yet, as noted by Al-Joumhouria, «he took the decision [to cancel it] within the Cabinet to show, from his side, that he wants to preserve the Cabinet and its role», in order to safeguard «the last shred and prestige of the Lebanese state».

Prime Minister Mikati has arrived in Medina, Saudi Arabia, to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. He is accompanied by his family.

🚨 Syria: Israeli jets conducted an airstrike on SAA positions in southern Damascus, from above the occupied Golan Heights.

Syrian AD were triggered and intercepted several of the missiles.

⋯ A fire broke out in the Al-Midan residential neighborhood in southern Damascus, as a result of the Israeli aggression a short while ago.

Ambulances are reportedly rushing towards the area.

⋯ A second fire broke out in the vicinity of the Kafr Souseh neighborhood in Damascus moments ago, most likely a result of the Israeli strikes.

⋯ Syrian MoD: “At about 1:20 a.m., the Israeli enemy conducted an airstrike, launching numerous missiles from the occupied Syrian Golan towards targets in the vicinity of Damascus. Our AD systems intercepted some of the missiles, and the attack resulted in the injury of 2 soldiers and some material losses.”

SOHR says Hezbullah recently had four martyrs in Syria

UK-based, pro-opposition media Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) sparked rumors about Hezbullah fighters being martyred in two separate incidents. It claims that, according to “reliable SOHR sources”, “three members of the Lebanese Hezbollah militias, including a commander” were killed on 27 ⁠March when driving over a landmine in the eastern Homs countryside, while a commander was martyred on 24 ⁠March in the US attack on Deir Ezzor.

However, a ‘trustworthy source’ to Al-Mayadeen said that there is ‘absolutely no truth’ to these rumors; what is said about fatalities in the US attack is ‘completely untrue’ and about Homs is ‘fake news’.

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