Israeli Soldiers Sign Letter Demanding Gaza War End and Captive Negotiations
Israeli soldiers have signed a letter calling for an end to the war in Gaza and speeding up of negotiations for the return of native captives from the war-torn territory, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera cited Israeli Army Radio as stating that a group of 150 Golani Brigade members have joined the call to end the war, adding their names to thousands of others in a sign of dissent that has alarmed the Israeli government.
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Several petitions have been circulating within the Israeli military since last week. The first was signed by 1,000 Israeli Air Force reserves and was followed by others circulated among veterans and officers serving within the armoured corps, navy and other military units. A separate petition was signed by 200 Israeli military doctors on Sunday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to dismiss active-duty soldiers who sign petitions, as per Al Jazeera.
Hamas is reviewing a new ceasefire proposal from Israel and will respond “as soon as possible” as the movement’s spokesperson Sami Abu Zuhri told Al Jazeera that the “request to disarm Hamas is not acceptable to even hear”. Israeli forces killed at least 15 Palestinians in attacks on Gaza since dawn on Monday, Al Jazeera reported, with the latest strikes targeting tent shelters in the north and south of the enclave.
Gaza’s Health Ministry said that at least 50,983 Palestinians are confirmed dead and 1,16,274 wounded in the Israel-Gaza conflict. At least 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. More than 200 were taken captive, as per Al Jazeera.
The UN humanitarian agency, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), also said that “violence is surging” in the occupied West Bank, according to its latest monthly update.
“Aid groups are stepping in, but we must not let the West Bank become another Gaza,” OCHA’s office in Palestine said in a post on X.
According to OCHA’s data, 44,285 people were displaced in January and February 2025 in the occupied West Bank. Of those, the vast majority, 38,710 were displaced by fighting between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian fighters in the north of the West Bank. (ANI)
Lets Know More About This Israel Gaza War
Israel-Gaza War: A Prolonged and Devastating Conflict
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has become one of the most intense and prolonged episodes in the region’s history, leaving tens of thousands dead and entire communities devastated. The war, which began on October 7, 2023, continues to rage into 2025 with no comprehensive ceasefire agreement reached despite international efforts.
How It Began: The October 7 Attacks
The war erupted after Hamas, the Palestinian group that governs Gaza, launched a large-scale surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. The assault included a barrage of rockets, border infiltrations, and attacks on Israeli civilians and military posts. Over 1,139 Israelis were killed, and more than 200 people were taken hostage, including both civilians and soldiers. This marked one of the deadliest days in Israel’s history.
In response, Israel launched a full-scale military operation in Gaza, aimed at dismantling Hamas’s military infrastructure, securing the release of hostages, and preventing future attacks.
Casualties and Humanitarian Impact
Since the beginning of the war, Gaza’s Health Ministry reports that over 50,983 Palestinians have been killed and 116,274 injured. Many of the casualties are reported to be women and children, and thousands of homes, hospitals, and schools have been destroyed.
Gaza, already under a tight blockade for over a decade, has faced a worsening humanitarian crisis. Shortages of food, water, electricity, and medical supplies have led to widespread displacement and suffering.
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), violence has also escalated in the occupied West Bank, where over 44,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the first two months of 2025 alone, mostly due to clashes with Israeli forces and settlers.
Mounting Internal Dissent in Israel
In a significant development, 150 Israeli soldiers from the Golani Brigade have signed a letter calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and a speed-up in negotiations to secure the return of Israeli captives still held by Hamas. This letter adds to a growing wave of dissent within the Israeli military.
Previously, over 1,000 Israeli Air Force reservists, 200 military doctors, and other active-duty soldiers and veterans across various branches also signed petitions calling for a reevaluation of Israel’s war strategy.
The growing dissent is being seen as a challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, who has taken a hardline stance on continuing the war until Hamas is completely disarmed and dismantled. Netanyahu has threatened to dismiss active-duty soldiers who sign public petitions, accusing them of undermining military discipline and national security.
Ceasefire Talks and International Pressure
Despite multiple rounds of negotiations — often mediated by countries like Egypt, Qatar, and the United States — no lasting ceasefire has been agreed upon. Recently, Israel submitted a new ceasefire proposal to Hamas. However, Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu Zuhri stated the group’s rejection of any demand that includes disarmament, calling it “unacceptable to even hear.”
International pressure on both sides is mounting. Human rights groups, the UN, and countries across the globe have called for an immediate ceasefire, release of captives, and opening of humanitarian corridors. Aid agencies have warned that if conditions do not improve, Gaza could face complete collapse.
Conclusion
As of April 2025, the Israel-Gaza war remains ongoing, with no clear end in sight. While the calls for peace grow louder both within Israel and globally, political divisions, deep mistrust, and humanitarian tragedies continue to fuel a cycle of violence.
The world watches closely, hoping for a breakthrough in negotiations that could lead to a lasting peace — but until then, the region remains trapped in one of the most tragic and complex conflicts of the modern era.
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