Soldiers say they saw or did things that crossed ethical lines

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/25415713

cross-posted from: https://hcommons.social/users/adachika192/statuses/113918886736211269

Israeli soldiers are risking jail by refusing to fight in Gaza | The Independent (2025-01-15)

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-soldiers-idf-gaza-war-b2679934.html
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“… a growing number of Israeli soldiers speaking out against the 15-month conflict and refusing to serve anymore, saying they saw or did things that crossed ethical lines. While the movement is small — some 200 soldiers signed a letter saying they’d stop fighting if the government didn’t secure a ceasefire — soldiers say it’s the tip of the iceberg and they want others to come forward.”

“Seven soldiers who’ve refused to continue fighting in Gaza spoke with AP, describing how Palestinians were indiscriminately killed and houses destroyed…”

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  • Akasazh@feddit.nlEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    The not so fun thing is that German soldiers with moral qualms about the extermination of Jews and other ethnic/religious groups weren’t jailed. One soldier who complained about the killing of children even got promoted out.

    • Chris Browning, Ordinary Men

    Imagine playing the ethical low card compared to Nazi Germany.