Mass protests against proposed judicial reforms in Israel continue unabated, on the streets, in the media and in the Knesset, and have raised much commentary overseas, including from the United States administration. In unprecedented actions, some defense force personnel have refused to do their duty in protest. Disagreement and debate have been part of Israeli politics since the re- establishment of the state however the degree of division now is unprecedented, with the government refusing to contemplate compromise. For a country that is continually under existential threat this must be providing succor to its enemies, however those enemies should remember that, when necessary, the Israeli nation pulls together and there is no doubt the Israelis will get through this period strengthened and united.