US Air Force members Larry Hebert and Juan Bettancourt have announced that they can no longer ignore the US policy concerning the Gaza Strip and requested to exercise their conscientious objector rights, Anadolu Agency reports.

A report by NBC News said the servicemen expressed their protest because of the US’ support for Israel.

Hebert said the turning point for him was the story of 6-year-old Hind Rajab, who was trapped in a vehicle targeted by Israel in Gaza and begged for her life.

“It’s wholly unjustified to support what’s happening,” said Hebert, noting that Hind resembled his daughter.

He said he was part of an operation that provided weapons to Israel.

Bettancourt, overwhelmed by the images he witnessed, said: “The world is witnessing the massacre of thousands of innocent civilians through their smartphones.”