Most classical sources agree that anyone of military age is considered a combatant. Including Rabbi Saadyah Gaon, who is mistakenly quoted here. Rabbi DZ Hoffman, although hardly classical, concurs.
Simply put, Torah is not built on contemporary morals. The Kilayim of Western mores and Torah is bound to fail.
Could use more sources.
Most classical sources agree that anyone of military age is considered a combatant. Including Rabbi Saadyah Gaon, who is mistakenly quoted here. Rabbi DZ Hoffman, although hardly classical, concurs.
Simply put, Torah is not built on contemporary morals. The Kilayim of Western mores and Torah is bound to fail.