More Israeli reservists refuse deployments to Gaza
PBS NewsHour reports growing refusal among Israeli reservists to be deployed to Gaza amid deepening societal divisions over the nearly two‑year war. A new poll cited by the program finds about two‑thirds of Israelis say it is time to end the war, and that split in public opinion is mirrored inside the Israel Defense Forces as some reservists publicly decline service while others insist the campaign must continue.
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📌 Key Facts
- A PBS NewsHour report documents instances of Israeli reservists refusing deployment orders related to operations in Gaza.
- A new poll cited by the report finds roughly two‑thirds of Israelis say the time has come to end the war (the highest level since the war began nearly two years ago).
- The story highlights a widening societal divide reflected within Israel’s military ranks, with operational and political implications for the ongoing Israel–Hamas conflict and international diplomacy.