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‘I refuse to take part in a revenge war’: Israel jails teen for opposing army draft
Tal Mitnick is the first Israeli conscientious objector to be imprisoned since Oct. 7. He explains why the current war has only reaffirmed his convictions.
By
Oren Ziv
December 28, 2023
These Israeli youth are burning their draft orders — and no longer feeling alone
Left-wing high schoolers describe how the anti-government protests have provided a window for the mainstreaming of views long deemed illegitimate.
By
Oren Ziv
May 24, 2023
‘Refusing is the minimum’: Why these Israeli teens are objecting to army service
Ahead of imprisonment, four conscientious objectors share their reasons for refusing conscription and their hopes of inspiring opposition to apartheid.
By
Oren Ziv
September 2, 2022
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‘Refusing to serve in the army is my small act of making change’
Hillel Rabin spent 56 days in military prison for refusing to serve in the IDF. Now she opens up about her time behind bars, conversations with her fellow inmates, and talking to young Israelis about the occupation.
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Oren Ziv
November 27, 2020
Israeli conscientious objector sentenced to 30 days in prison
After 18 months of service in the Israeli army, Roman Levin told his commanders that he was no longer willing to participate in the oppression of the Palestinian people. ‘When I visited Ukraine, I encountered disrespect toward Jews. This is how my empathy for the Palestinian people developed.’ The Israeli army sentenced 19-year-old Roman Levin…
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Orly Noy
February 28, 2019
Israeli conscientious objector sent to prison for seventh time
Adam Rafaelov will have served a total of 87 days in prison for refusing to join the IDF over its ‘continual, violent, and oppressive rule in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.’ By +972 Magazine Staff An IDF disciplinary body sentenced Israeli conscientious objector Adam Rafaelov to 10 days in military prison last Friday for his…
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December 9, 2018
Conscientious objector to mark Jewish new year in prison
Hilel Garmi is in prison for the third time, for refusing to serve in the Israeli military. His decision was partly inspired by one of the lead organizers of the Great Return March in Gaza. By +972 Magazine Staff Conscientious objector Hilel Garmi was sentenced to 10 days in prison on Monday, after he again…
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September 7, 2018
My great-grandfather saved Jews during the Holocaust. Now I’m in jail for refusing to enlist in the IDF
Helman says his family’s history of resistance to oppression inspired his decision to refuse to enlist in the Israeli army. By Matan Helman Two Israeli draft refusers were sent to jail last Tuesday. Ayelet Brachfeld, 18, from Tel Aviv, and Matan Helman, 20, from Kibbutz HaOgen. Helman, who has already served 90 days in military prison,…
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+972 Magazine
April 13, 2018
Draft refusers prepare for jail: ‘We are part of a movement for change’
Saar Yahalom and Matan Helman will serve time in prison for refusing to enlist in the army because of the occupation. Dozens of supporters joined two Israeli conscientious objectors as they heaed to the IDF induction base Sunday to declare their refusal to join the Israeli army. Saar Yahalom, 18, from Be’erotayim, and Matan Helman,…
By
Yali (Yael) Marom
February 11, 2018
Israel Hayom’s new target: Conscientious objector’s mother
‘Israel Hayom’ put a high school principal in its crosshairs after she expressed support for her daughter’s refusal to serve in the IDF. This is what a witch hunt looks like. By Yali (Yael) Marom Israel Hayom, the newspaper funded by Netanyahu patron Sheldon Adelson, and the country’s most circulated daily, has found yet another…
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Yali (Yael) Marom
November 19, 2017
Conscientious objector freed after 150 days in IDF prison
Ofir Averbukh only went public with his refusal to serve in the IDF after 130 days in jail. ‘Despite the difficulties, I am proud of my decision to stand for my principles.’ By +972 Magazine Staff After serving 150 days in military prison, the Israeli army released conscientious objector Ofir Averbukh late last week. Averbukh, 18, from…
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November 6, 2017
After 98 days in prison, IDF releases conscientious objector
Noa Gur Golan, who refused to serve in the army due to her opposition to the occupation, is released due to what the IDF called her ‘serious misconduct.’ Israeli conscientious objector Noa Gur Golan was released from military prison Sunday after 98 days behind bars for refusing to serve in the occupation. She was granted an exemption…
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October 30, 2017
Israeli army imprisons two conscientious objectors for a month
Noa Gur Golan and Hadas Tal are sentenced to 30 days in prison for refusing to serve in the army because of the occupation. Two conscientious objectors were sentenced to their second stint in military prison on Thursday, after refusing to join the Israeli army over their opposition to the occupation. Noa Gur Golan and Hadas Tal…
By
Yali (Yael) Marom
September 1, 2017
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