Growing Resistance in Israel Over Gaza War as Soldiers Refuse to Serve

As the war in Gaza continues to draw international concern over humanitarian conditions, a growing number of Israelis are speaking out against their country's military campaign — including some who once served in it.

A small but increasingly vocal anti-war movement is emerging from within Israel, with demonstrators holding photos of Palestinian children killed in Gaza and demanding a reassessment of Israel’s ongoing operations. Among those joining this movement are active-duty and reservist soldiers who now refuse to return to the front lines.

One of them is 30-year-old Captain Ali Avni of the Israeli Defense. . .