Desertion

Man returns to Israel to mourn father, is arrested by MPs

Military police arrested David Elmaleh upon his arrival in Israel for desertion from the IDF.

Jaffa street blocked in protest against arrest of soldier who attempted to leave the country ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive in Afghanistan for five years, pleads guilty to desertion and endangering fellow troops.

At least 86 out of the 200 soldiers who were supposed to be inducted into the Armored Corps in recent days have refused to join the force.

Forces who fled during Islamic State's assault last June will receive amnesty provided they return to unit within 30 days, Iraqi PM says.

A Jordanian air force captain has deserted to join the Jabhat al-Nusra jihadist rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad.