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Israeli Military to Dismiss Reservists as 100,000 Refuse Service Amid Gaza War

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Updated Apr 14, 2025, 01:35 PM

The Israeli military has announced it will dismiss Air Force reservists who signed an open letter condemning the ongoing war in Gaza. The letter, signed by nearly 1,000 reservists and retired Air Force personnel, criticized the war for serving political interests rather than focusing on the rescue of 59 hostages. The letter was published in Israeli media and has gained additional signatures since. The letter demands the immediate return of hostages, even if it requires ending the conflict. It argues that continuing the war endangers hostages, soldiers, and civilians, while achieving no security objectives. The Israeli military has stated that active reservists who signed the letter will no longer serve, citing a breach of trust. Reports indicate a broader crisis of refusal within the Israeli military, with over 100,000 reservists reportedly refusing to serve. This refusal movement coincides with Israel now controlling over 50% of Gaza and reflects growing dissatisfaction with the war's prolonged nature and its perceived political motivations. The crisis has also seen petitions from other groups, including graduates of the elite Talpiot program, former Mossad personnel, Unit 8200 members, and reservist doctors, all calling for an end to the war and the safe return of hostages. Critics argue that the war prioritizes political interests over national security and ethical considerations, with some pointing to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political motivations as a driving factor.

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Yeni Şafak

@yenisafak

Occupy media reported that about a thousand soldiers in the Israeli Air Force signed an appeal petition protesting the continuation of the war against Gaza. The petition highlights the following: 🖊 Bulent Orakoglu https://t.co/M63Mq4lHNa

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@qudsn

After 8200 and pilots.. Hundreds of Mossad graduates demand an end to the war. Hebrew sources confirm that retirees from other Israeli security agencies are planning similar moves Details: https://t.co/eefnPByPkB

The Jerusalem Post

@Jerusalem_Post

Some 1,790 graduates of the elite IDF Talpiot program published a letter calling for the immediate return of the hostages, even if it means ending the ongoing fighting. https://t.co/rmlCWPavRH