The Jerusalem Post April 14, 2025
The letter that was published by the reservists is disturbing, as it connects their service in the IDF to their views on the wartime policy of the government.

There is no excuse for those refusing to serve their country, especially during wartime.
But we also cannot ignore the fact that the burden on those who have served since October 7 is too much for anyone to handle.

Families are falling apart and individuals are suffering from trauma, while other groups have been continuing life as if there hasn’t been a war. —
Like Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's sons Yair 33 and Avner 30

This protest is not something that should happen during wartime, but we also cannot marginalize a segment of the population and do nothing to instill confidence or encourage listening to the other side.

The letter may have been wrong – the military should remain above the political fray.

But as long as the reservists are not refusing to show up for duty, the decision to dismiss them is rash on Zamir’s part and not proportionate to the action they took. Reprimand them? Yes. Dismiss them? No.