Israelis Refuse to Carry Out Airstrikes

A group of reserve air force pilots drew condemnation Thursday for refusing to carry out airstrikes in Palestinian areas, but their unprecedented protest set off an emotional debate on the ethics of the targeted killings of militants.

El problema de etica en la milicia, siempre ha sido muy controversial. El punto es que no le puedes pedir a alguien que pelee para siempre. Si el enemigo cambia o es por tiempo limitado no hay bronca. Pero el problema con guerras que se alargan, asi como con pelear con el mismo enemigo crea un efecto en la mente de los combatientes.

Case in point los pilotos israelis.

Pilots are held in the highest regard in Israel and their views carry considerable weight, since their skill and audacity are seen as key to the country's survival.

In the past three years, some 140 wanted men have been killed in targeted raids, not all of them airstrikes, according to Palestinian medical officials, though the figure also includes those killed resisting arrest. More than 100 bystanders have also died, according to the medical officials.

Digo, el no saber si estan haciendo una diferencia, o solo matando inocentes que se crucen te tiene que pegar tarde o temprano.

In response to that bombing, Israel accelerated its targeted attacks, killing 13 Hamas members and six bystanders in nearly a dozen airstrikes in Gaza City. Yassin, the Hamas founder and spiritual leader, himself survived an attack earlier this month.
Pues bastante aceptable no? de 19 muertos solo 6 son civiles. un 30% de efectividad, give or take... jeez.

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