Israeli Soldiers Increasingly Refuse Gaza Deployment Amid Gaza City Evacuation Orders

As Israel intensifies its invasion of Gaza City, tens of thousands of reservists have been called up, but a significant number of soldiers and their families are refusing to serve, citing exhaustion, demoralization, and ethical objections to the prolonged conflict. This growing dissent occurs amid widespread protests accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of prolonging the war for political gain rather than prioritizing the safe return of hostages held by Hamas. Within the Israeli military, debates persist over the legality of the Gaza City invasion and whether adequate humanitarian measures are in place to protect the displaced Palestinian civilians, with some military leaders allegedly sidelining legal advice. Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza City face dire choices as they are ordered to evacuate their homes, yet many lack the means or willingness to flee due to scarcity of resources and ongoing violence. The humanitarian crisis deepens with continued Israeli strikes killing dozens, including civilians searching for food, as families grapple with the relentless toll of nearly two years of conflict. The internal and external pressures challenge both Israel’s military efforts and Netanyahu’s political agenda as the war’s devastating impact on Gaza continues unabated.