consciencious objector

Sofia Orr. (Oren Ziv)

‘People say I’m naive, antisemitic, a traitor’: Israeli teen jailed for draft refusal

Conscientious objector Sofia Orr explains why she never wavered in her decision despite the crackdown in Israel against opponents of the war.

By Oren Ziv February 26, 2024

Palestinian worshipers hold a mass prayer in the streets of East Jerusalem as an act of civil disobedience after Israel implemented new entry arrangements for Al-Aqsa Mosque, Wadi Joz, East Jerusalem, July 21, 2017. (Yotam Ronen/Activestills.org)

+972 Magazine’s 20 most-read posts of 2017

From the Palestinian director shattering taboos in her own society, to a journey away from Zionism, to Richard Gere likening Hebron to Jim Crow, here are the most popular articles we published this past year. By +972 Magazine Staff 20. Looted from Beirut 35 years ago, now on display in Tel Aviv Read the full article here. 19. Two…

By +972 Magazine December 29, 2017

Conscientious objector Hadas Tal.

Conscientious objector sentenced to 10 days behind bars

Hadas Tal refuses to serve in the Israeli army due to her opposition to the occupation. By +972 Magazine Staff An IDF disciplinary body sentenced conscientious objector Hadas Tal to 10 days in military prison for her refusal to be conscripted. When she completes this latest sentence, Tal, 18, from Kibbutz Yifat, will have served…

By +972 Magazine October 16, 2017

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Tamar Alon and Tamar Ze’evi stand outside the IDF’s Tel Hashomer induction base where they were expected to declare their refusal to serve in the army, and be sentenced to prison, Tel Aviv, November 16, 2016. (Haggai Matar)

IDF sentences two conscientious objectors to month in prison

Tamar Alon and Tamar Ze’evi will serve 27 days in military prison for refusing to serve in the occupation. The Israeli military sentenced two Israeli conscientious objectors, Tamar Alon and Tamar Ze’evi, to 27 days in military prison on Monday for refusing to serve in the army due to their opposition to the occupation. The…

By Haggai Matar December 13, 2016

Conscientious objector Aiden Katri enters the IDF’s Tel Hashomer induction base, where she was sentenced to military prison, March 29, 2016. (Oren Ziv/Activestills.org)

Transgender conscientious objector is sent to Israeli military prison

Aiden Katri is refusing to be conscripted into the Israeli army because of the occupation and as a feminist statement. The army sent her to a men’s prison. Before heading to prison she wrote: ’It is time for an alliance of the victims of oppression.’ Transgender conscientious objector Aiden Katri was sentenced to military prison…

By Haggai Matar March 30, 2016

Udi Segal (right) arrives with supporters to an IDF induction base. The sign says, 'Refuseniks Against the Occupation' (Photo courtesy of 'Refuseniks Against the Occupation'

Jailed Israeli conscientious objector starts hunger strike

Udi Segal, who refuses to enlist in the IDF due to its human rights violations in the occupied territories, declares he will go on hunger strike until his release from military prison. By Yael Marom Israeli conscientious objector Udi Segal, who announced his refusal to join the Israeli army three months ago, was sentenced to…

By +972 Magazine November 1, 2014

Druze conscientious object Omar Sa'ad performs outside the Tiberias induction base. (photo: Activestills)

Druze conscientious objector Omar Sa’ad released from military service

Six months after he was sentenced to his first prison term for refusing to join the IDF, Druze conscientious objector Omar Sa’ad was released from military service on Wednesday. Sa’ad, an 18-year-old violist from the northern village Maghar, was sentenced to his first term on December 5th, 2013 in the Tiberias induction base. Since then, he…

By Edo Konrad June 19, 2014

Uriel Ferera, 19-year-old orthodox Jew from Beer Sheva, enters Tel Ha'Shomer Military Base, where he will announce his refusal to draft to Israeli army service, April 27, 2014. Uriel says he refuses to take part in the occupation and that his request for civil service instead of a military one was rejected by the army.

‘God can’t hear you’: Orthodox draft refuser’s first night in prison

Uriel Ferera, who was jailed by the IDF for refusing to serve in the occupation, managed to call his mother after a few days in prison. The following is his experience, in his own words. By Avi Belcherman Jailed Orthodox conscientious objector Uriel Ferera managed to call his mother Ruti last Thursday and told her…

By +972 Magazine May 11, 2014

The mother of of Saji Sayel Darwish who was shoot last night by Israeli soldier on a road to Ramallah on March 11, 2014 in Beitin, West Bank. According to media reports the family rejects Israeli military claims alleging he threw stones at settlers' vehicles, and that such claims are only meant to justify the cold-blooded murder of their son.

Photos of the week: Palestinians mourn after week of violence in West Bank, Gaza

This week: Families mourn six Palestinians killed by the Israeli army across the West Bank, clashes with stone-throwing youth; Palestinian and Israeli women protest occupation and siege on International Women’s Day; African asylum seekers bring culture to the Holot open detention center; Israelis refuse to serve in the army; and settlers set their sights on…

By Activestills March 14, 2014

A man walks toward the checkpoint at the entrance of Shuafat Refugee Camp in East Jerusalem, December 27, 2011 (Anne Paq/Activestills.org)

Living in a cage: On jail, running and the Shuafat Camp

As a conscientious objector, being confined in prison made Moriel Rothman’s chest fill with pain and panic. A year later, the feeling resurfaced while visiting Shuafat Refugee Camp in East Jerusalem. By Moriel Rothman Last October, I spent 20 days in Israeli military jail for refusing to serve in the army. I got a brief sense then…

By +972 Magazine October 4, 2013