Israeli soldiers have been widely condemned for their conduct in Gaza, where fleeing Palestinians have been gunned down despite waving white flags and entire families have been killed when buildings were flattened. The Israeli government has blamed Hamas for hiding behind civilians and for starting the conflict with its October 7th attack.
However, one Israeli soldier has spoken out against his country’s actions. He said that what he witnessed in Gaza turned him against the war. He described scenes of fleeing Palestinians being gunned down despite waving white flags and entire families being killed when buildings were flattened.
The soldier, who is not identified for his own safety, said that he was horrified by what he saw. He said that he had joined the army to protect his country, but that he could no longer support a war that was killing innocent civilians.
The soldier’s testimony is a rare glimpse into the experiences of Israeli soldiers on the ground in Gaza. It is a reminder that the conflict is not just a matter of abstract political disagreements, but a real and deadly struggle for the people of Gaza.
