Israel’s military policy sparks dissent among troops

Dissenting voices are being heard among the Israeli military, as the IDF withdraws its forces from Gaza. Over 1,800 Palestinians – the vast majority of them civilians – were killed in the almost month-long operation.

The week has brought what relentless rallies around the globe have been continuously demanding. On Tuesday, Israel declared that its mission in the Gaza Strip had been accomplished; Hamas tunnels and hideouts were destroyed and troops could finally withdraw. As of Wednesday, over 1,800 Palestinians had been killed – most of them civilians, including hundreds of women and children, according to the UN.

Though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised the Israel Defense Forces as a “moral” army, some within the military disagree.

Yehuda Shaul, co-founder of Breaking the Silence – an organization of veteran Israeli combatants – told RT’s Paula Slier that many soldiers are questioning Israel's actions.

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