Israeli Military Begins Dismissing Air Force Reservists Over Gaza War Protests

Reservists' public letters criticizing the war and demanding hostage returns prompt firings as Israel intensifies operations in Gaza.

The Israeli military has started firing active air force reservists who signed public letters condemning the Gaza conflict and its political motivations.
Nearly 1,000 air force reservists and retirees have called for an immediate end to the fighting to secure the release of 59 remaining hostages, half of whom are confirmed dead.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and military leaders have denounced the protest letters, labeling them as politically driven and harmful to military cohesion.
Operations in Gaza have escalated following the collapse of a ceasefire, with over 1,000 casualties reported in the past month and severe humanitarian conditions worsening.
Brazil's Embassy in the West Bank has called for the repatriation of a 17-year-old Palestinian who died in Israeli custody, reportedly due to malnutrition.