> forbid military age men from leaving the country
You mean like it happens in most wars?
funny, I dont recall 25 year olds forbidden from leaving the US during the last how many years and countless wars? I also dont see a general notice in israel to not leave the country.
But even if it happens other places, it does not change what it is
And yes, he is a dictator, because he outlawed the opposition, and forbid military age men from leaving the country, amongst many other things. "he" (the people he force to fight) will fight to the bitter end (though im sure not for him, as he has been garantueed asylum in the EU)