Retired Israeli Pilots Protest Gaza War Strategy | JQJO

Hundreds of retired Israeli Air Force pilots, many over 60, protested the government's Gaza war strategy outside the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv. The group, "555," opposes the planned operation to capture Gaza City, fearing increased civilian casualties and questioning the military's assessment of the Hamas threat. Former military chief Dan Halutz criticized the government's handling of the war, suggesting it had lost public legitimacy. Decorated pilot Hagai Katz echoed these concerns, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by current pilots. This protest follows a petition by former security heads and public polls showing widespread support for ending the war in exchange for hostages.