The Israeli occupation army announced on Thursday its decision to expel reserve pilots who signed a petition calling for the release of detainees in the Gaza Strip, even if this required an end to the war on Gaza.

An army spokesman confirmed to AFP that the commander of the Israeli Air Force, with the full support of the Chief of Staff, decided not to allow any active reserve pilot who signed this petition to continue their military service.

This move comes after nearly 1,000 retired or reserve pilots signed a petition, which sparked widespread controversy after its publication in the media, where it was considered a breach of military discipline amid the ongoing war on Gaza.