Netanyahu threatens to dismiss soldiers demanding Gaza ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to “immediately dismiss” the military personnel who signed petitions calling for an end to the war on Gaza as a means of securing the release of Israeli captives.

Hundreds of soldiers and reserve officers from various Israeli military branches, including the air force and navy, signed letters in recent days advocating for a ceasefire in exchange for the return of those held in Gaza.

In a statement issued by his office, Netanyahu warned any military staff involved in “encouraging rebellion” or refusing to serve will be “fired immediately”.

The Israeli army renewed its war on Gaza on March 18th, shattering the January 19th ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement.