Tel aviv: The Israeli army announced on Sunday that it had dismissed and jailed three soldiers from the Nahal Infantry Brigade's 931st Battalion for refusing to return to combat in the Gaza Strip. These soldiers were sentenced to serve between seven and 12 days in a military prison due to their refusal.

According to Anadolu Agency, the soldiers cited a "deep internal crisis" as the reason behind their decision to refuse participation in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This incident is not isolated, as there have been previous cases of Israeli soldiers declining to engage in combat within the region.

Military data reveals that since the onset of the recent war in Gaza, 895 Israeli soldiers have been reported killed, with an additional 6,134 soldiers injured. The Israeli army has faced domestic criticism for allegedly concealing higher casualty figures, as the conflict continues to escalate.

The ongoing offensive, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in the deaths of nearly 60,000 Palestinians, predominantly women and children. The relentless bombardment has devastated the Gaza enclave, leading to severe food shortages and widespread destruction.

In a related development last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Furthermore, Israel is currently facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice due to its actions in the enclave.