Dozens of Israeli reservists sign letter expressing refusal to serve in Gaza

Dozens of Israeli reservist soldiers have signed a letter stating their unwillingness to serve with the army in Gaza.

"Following the decision to enter Rafah over a [hostage] deal, we announce that our conscience does not allow us to come forward," the letter reads.

While most of the signatories acknowledge that they are in the minority amongst their peers, some of them told Haaretz they did not see where this war was heading, particularly the operations in Rafah, which they say risked killing the hostages rather than saving them.

Certain acts, such as "indiscriminate shooting" and Israel not signing a deal with Hamas, encouraged the soldiers to sign this letter.

The signatories include 16 members of the Intelligence Corps and seven from the Home Front Command. Others come from infantry, combat engineering and armour units, while two others serveds in elite units.