Israeli Air Force Dismisses Reservists Over Call for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release

Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the decision, labeling the reservists as extremists, while polls show strong public backing for ending the war to secure hostages’ release.

The Israeli military has dismissed both active and retired Air Force reservists who signed an open letter calling for an immediate ceasefire to secure the release of hostages in Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top officials condemned the reservists, describing their actions as extremist and harmful to national security during wartime.
The letter, signed by nearly 1,000 reservists, criticized the war as serving political rather than security interests and warned of risks to hostages, soldiers, and civilians.
Recent polling indicates that around 70% of Israelis prioritize ending the war to facilitate hostage negotiations, highlighting a growing divide between public sentiment and government policy.
The dismissals are part of broader efforts by the Israeli military to suppress internal dissent and maintain unity during prolonged military operations.