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IDF to release conscientious objector after 177 days in prison
Conscientious objector Natan Blanc will be exempted from military service and allowed to volunteer for civil service after more than half a year in prison. Shortly after Blanc’s family and supporters started a campaign for his release, which included several demonstrations and increased media presence, Blanc was summoned earlier this week to the army’s unsuitability…
By
Haggai Matar
May 30, 2013
WATCH: Activists call to free conscientious objector outside IDF headquarters
On May 21, 2013, dozens of people held a solidarity demonstration with conscientious objector Natan Blanc, in front of the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv. Blanc is serving his tenth prison term for refusing to be drafted into the Israeli army. This is an all time record of number of consecutive prison terms for a…
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Social TV
May 28, 2013
WATCH: Supporters stage prison vigil for conscientious objector Natan Blanc
Israeli teenager Natan Blanc was sentenced to a tenth prison term of 28 days for refusing to serve in the Israeli army last week. With the latest sentencing, he has been sent to prison more times than any previous conscientious objector in Israel. Earlier this year, supporters and activists held one of many regular support…
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Social TV
May 20, 2013
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Egyptian, Israeli activists make joint call to free conscientious objectors
In what is likely the first statement of its kind, Egyptians and Israelis call upon their governments to exempt conscientious objectors from mandatory military service. A small group of young Egyptians gathered in downtown Cairo for a vigil yesterday, the likes of which have probably never before been seen in any Arab country. The group…
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Haggai Matar
April 26, 2013
Israeli conscientious objector heads to prison for record ninth time
Israeli conscientious objector Natan Blanc, 19, was sentenced to prison for the ninth time on Thursday, tying the record number of times an Israeli who has refused to serve in the Israel Defense Forces has been put on trial. According to Amira Hass’ last report on Blanc a few weeks ago in Haaretz: Over the last…
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Mairav Zonszein
April 18, 2013
From Land Day to prisoner solidarity: A week in photos
This week: commemorations of Land Day across Israel and the West Bank, solidarity marches in the South Hebron Hills, clashes ensue after a prisoner’s death, an Israeli draft refuser, and South Africans march for justice.
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Activestills
April 4, 2013
Draft resister sent back to prison: Eight sentences, 130 days
Natan Blanc is sentenced to prison for the eighth time after he once again refused to be inducted into the IDF. Palestinian prisoner dies of cancer in Israeli custody, prisoners launch hunger strikes. Conscientious objector Natan Blanc was sentenced to an eighth prison term today. After having served 116 days in prison, Blanc received another…
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Haggai Matar
April 2, 2013
Are Israel’s refusers modern day heroes?
All facets of refusal may be instrumental in changing the conscription process and refusal to serve in the Israeli military is not always the outcome of opposing the Occupation. It takes courage and demands fortitude and wide support. By Ruth L. Hiller Different people refuse to enlist in Israel’s occupation army for a variety of reasons.…
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+972 Magazine
March 13, 2013
Young Israeli conscientious objector sentenced to sixth consecutive prison term
Natan Blanc (19) has been in and out of prison for three months now. On November 19, Blanc informed authorities of his conscientious objection to enlist to the Israeli army due to the ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories and the constant militarization of the Israeli society which it entails. Since his initial refusal to be…
By
Haggai Matar
February 13, 2013
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