"I Can’t Serve This War": IDF Reserve Officer Jailed After Refusing Gaza Duty

Reserve Captain Ron Feiner entered military prison today (Sunday) to serve a 20-day sentence for refusing to continue reserve duty. This is the harshest punishment handed down to date for a soldier refusing reserve service.

According to Feiner, as reported by Ynet, the "never-ending war in Gaza" horrifies him. He made these remarks before entering prison, adding that he is also appalled by "the abandonment of the hostages and the relentless death of innocents." He stated, "I am morally unable to continue serving as long as there is no change."

Feiner, a 26-year-old Haifa resident, served approximately 270 days in reserve duty since the war broke out. Recently, as the war has escalated, he refused to report for further service and was sentenced to imprisonment by his battalion commander.

Today, several dozen supporters accompanied him to the prison. Earlier, he stated that he stands by his decision, believing that when "enough people" like him speak out against the war’s continuation, it will end.