The Knesset has advanced two bills that would penalize senior officers in Israel's security services for encouraging refusal to enlist in the military, calling for reservists to stop volunteering, or criticizing the security services. The proposed legislation would allow the relevant minister to strip such officers of their rank, pensions, and other veteran benefits if they are found to have engaged in these actions. Lawmakers behind the bills singled out several former senior officials by name, accusing them of exploiting their positions to pressure the government and harm national security. The bills passed their preliminary readings with narrow majorities and have sparked debate over the boundaries of criticism and loyalty within Israel's defense establishment.