About 200 Israeli soldiers signed a letter saying they won’t keep fighting in Gaza unless the government makes a ceasefire. They said they know they’ve been involved in war crimes like killing Palestinians and destroying their homes. These soldiers didn’t say their names but it’s a clear response to the fighting that’s been happening.
The soldiers are doing this because they don’t think what’s happening in Gaza is right. They said they’ve seen terrible things happen to Palestinian people and homes. They want others to join them in protesting because they think many more soldiers might feel the same way. This could mean a lot more people questioning the war.
This protest happens while world leaders are trying to get Israel and Hamas to agree on a ceasefire. This soldier’s letter makes things harder for the Israeli government because it shows some of their own people disagree with the war. The letter doesn’t connect to current negotiations but it still brings a challenge to the military.