in letter, soldiers refuse to serve without strong action to free hostages

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With our special envoy in Jerusalem, Nicolas Feldmann

Since his voice is disturbing within the army, this Israeli soldier wanted his voice to be changed. This father said it in writing: without progress for a return of the hostageshe will no longer wear the uniform.

“ It is an act of defiance towards my government, not towards the army. I signed this letter because the government has reached the height of cynicism. We could have obtained the return of the hostages several months ago. Except that we have the impression that this is not what he wants. He seems to prefer that the war continues, so there are no elections and he remains in power. »

There letter aroused anger from the government: some reservists have already been suspended.

“ This is quite cynical because one of the signatories was called for suspension while in the Gaza Striphe says. I know that people who have given their names publicly receive pressure from army officers, their friends, the media, or on social media. You know, talking openly about this when you’re in the army: it’s not very easy “.

Is another path possible?

The man wants to believe yet realizes that another path is possible to free the hostages. And end the war in Gaza. “ I wish I could make this voice heard: that of an Israeli, of a patriot, of a left-wing Zionisthe insists. Saying there is room for a two-state solution. This is difficult to say today in Israel. But I hope that there will be more and more people who believe in this idea and that we will be able to get there as quickly as possible.. »

We must not have the wrong enemy, he said. Ours has a name: Hamas, not the Palestinians.

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