September 26, 2003 at 12:11 am
Twenty-seven pilots addressed a letter to Air Force commander Maj.-Gen. Dan Halutz stating their refusal to serve in anti-terror operations.
We, the IAF pilots, that were educated on the lap of Zionism, sacrifice and giving to Israel, always served on the front line ready to execute any order, hard as easy, so as to protect and strengthen Israel;
We, reserve pilots and active pilots as one, that served and still serve Israel for long weeks every year, oppose carrying out attack orders that are illegal and immoral of the type that Israel executes in the territories;
We, that were raised to love Israel and to contribute to the Zionist endeavor, refuse to take part in IAF attacks in civilian population centers;
We, that the IDF and the IAF are an integral part of who we are, refuse to continue to injure innocent civilians.
These actions are illegal and immoral and are the direct result of an extended occupation that is corrupting the Israeli society as a whole.
The continuation of the occupation is seriously harming the security of Israel and its moral integrity.
We who serve as active pilots – as fighters, leaders and instructors of the next generation of pilots – declare here that we will continue to serve in the IDF and the IAF in any mission for the protection of Israel.
Taken from: http://www.jpost.com
Regards,
Primer