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Israeli teen jailed for refusing draft: ‘I’m willing to pay a price for my principles’
Ben Arad, 18, is the third conscientious objector imprisoned since October 7. He tells +972 why Israel’s assault on Gaza propelled him into action.
By
Oren Ziv
April 5, 2024
‘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
‘With my head held high’: Conscientious objector freed after 110 days in prison
The Israeli army had sentenced Helman to six separate prison sentences for his refusal to be conscripted into the military and, in his words, ‘take part in the occupation and Israel’s policies of oppression vis-a-vis the Palestinians.’ Conscientious objector Matan Helman was discharged from the Israeli army on Thursday after six stints in prison adding…
By
Orly Noy
April 27, 2018
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Druze youth likely headed to prison for conscientious objection
Omar Sa’ad reports to Israeli army induction base and announces his refusal to enlist. He is expected to be sentenced to prison. Sa’ad has declared his refusal to be ‘both nationally and conscientiously motivated.’ “I was raised first and foremost as a human being, and as such I feel that I cannot possibly aim an assault…
By
Haggai Matar
December 4, 2013
Tens of thousands protest plan to draft ultra-Orthodox into Israeli army
As top rabbis declare that attempts to draft ultra-Orthodox men into the army constitute a ‘religious war,’ masses turned out for an anti-draft rally in Jerusalem. Violent confrontations broke out between a few demonstrators and police. Thirteen were injured and 10 arrested. Around 30,000 ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) demonstrators, many more than anticipated, showed up for a…
By
Haggai Matar
May 17, 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…
By
Mairav Zonszein
April 18, 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…
By
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
A week in photos: October 18-24
The olive harvest, an attempt at breaking the siege on Gaza, Palestinian elections and more. Activestills images tell the stories of the week.
By
Activestills
October 25, 2012
Why I Refuse: On God/love, nonviolence and the occupation
‘The Occupation is anti-God, anti-Love and staggeringly, constantly violent.’ Why I refuse to serve in the IDF. My name is Moriel Zachariah Rothman. I am 23 years old and live in Jerusalem. I lived for most of my life in the United States, but I was born in Jerusalem (and am Jewish) and have thus…
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+972 Magazine
October 15, 2012
J’accuse: Israeli youth headed to prison for refusing the draft
Noam Gur was just another teenage girl from the northern town of Nahariya. She grew up in a family that was not politically involved, went to the same school as everyone else, and still doesn’t understand why she’s the only one who sees what her peers are missing. In a month’s time she will refuse…
By
Haggai Matar
March 12, 2012
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