Israeli reservists are risking jail time rather than serve in Gaza again | CBC News
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from can@sh.itjust.works to world@lemmy.world on 05 Sep 2025 20:48
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from can@sh.itjust.works to world@lemmy.world on 05 Sep 2025 20:48
https://sh.itjust.works/post/45478469
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Better jail than risking dying or have ptsd
Or get pulled out of your tank by Hamas only for the IDF to try to kill you so you’re not an extra hostage.
It’s a big brain move. Don’t have to rescue the hostages if they are all dead.
Hannibal Directive
Or, you know, being complicit in genocide
well i’d rather do prison than kill innocent people
Note that he acknowledges his decision is "not popular" - seems like opposing genocide is still a minority position in Israeli society. That doesn't bode well for the Palestinians that Israel hasn't killed yet.