• 130 Israeli soldiers signed a letter pledging to refuse service unless the govt commits to a ceasefire, citing IDF attacks that they say endangers the hostages’ lives.
• Israel continues with its ongoing brutal genocide.
130 Israeli soldiers signed a letter, pledging to refuse service unless the government commits to a ceasefire, Israeli News outlet, Haaretz reported on Wednesday.
The letter, addressed to Israeli Cabinet ministers and the IDF chief of staff, was signed by reservists and draftees from units across the military, including the Armored Corps, Artillery Corps, Home Front Command, air force, and navy. The soldiers stated that they endanger the lives of hostages:
“It is now clear that continuing the war in Gaza does not only delay the hostages’ return from captivity, but also endangers their lives: Many hostages have been killed by IDF strikes, many more than those who have been rescued in military operations to save them,” the letter read.
Emphasising their unwillingness to serve under these conditions, the soldiers warned:
“For some of us, the red line has been crossed already; for others, it is rapidly approaching: the day is approaching when we will, with broken hearts, stop reporting for duty.”
Despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, Israel has continued its aggressive offensive in Gaza, resulting in the brutal killing of 186 000 (according to the prestigious Lancet Journal), primarily women and children—and more than 97,300 injuries, as reported by local health authorities.
