On Wednesday, 30th May, Yediot Ahranot website reported that eight Israeli soldiers left one of the military checkpoints that were supposed to guard the entrance of the Ibrahim mosque in Hebron.
One of the soldiers said that this behavior was a protest against the poor conditions in which they are required to live during their time in Hebron. He said they don't get enough food, are made to do patrols that can last up to 6 hours daily and don't get any appreciation from the Israeli officials in return. He also said that this decision was correct and they are not worried about the harsh sanctions that are imposed on the soldiers who escape from the service.
After a few hours, the eight soldiers came back to the military base where two of them handed in their kit and decided to stop serving in the Israeli army, until their demands are met and their conditions improve.
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