The official stance of the Israeli Air Force leadership, suggests that the "pilots' letter" group were a minority within the force and implies that their actions and views were not representative of the broader military opinion

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The official stance of the Israeli Air Force leadership, suggests that the "pilots' letter" group were a minority within the force and implies that their actions and views were not representative of the broader military opinion

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Several leftwing former cabinet ministers praised the pilots' stand, saying it proved the armed forces were moral.
The pilots say they have received more than 500 letters of support, including one from a Holocaust survivor, and numerous calls from fellow pilots.

Quotes that support the claim

Marginal, small group of retired and reserve pilots
The pilots could be punished for their "illegitimate" and "forbidden" statement

Sources

Israeli pilots refuse to fly assassination missions

Tags

2003, IAF Pilots Claims

Topics

The Conduct of Israeli Air Force Pilots Bombing in Civilian Areas

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Marginal, small group of retired and reserve pilots

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Several leftwing former cabinet ministers praised the pilots' stand, saying it proved the armed forces were moral.

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The pilots say they have received more than 500 letters of support, including one from a Holocaust survivor, and numerous calls from fellow pilots.

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