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A Palestinian prisoner at Ketziot prison in southern Israel, February 26, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

‘I’d rather die than go back’: A Palestinian teen’s 10-month nightmare in Israeli jail

At 15, Zaid was separated from his parents, beaten, and starved. He is just one of hundreds of Palestinian children detained amid a post-Oct. 7 surge.

By Jared Hillel September 30, 2026

Freed Palestinian prisoners exiled to Egypt stand in front of the Arab League Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, December 2025. From left to right: Raed Abdul Jalil, Rami Nour, Kamil Abu Hanish, Ammar Al-Zaben. (Courtesy)

Released into exile, Palestinian prisoners navigate freedom on Israel’s terms

Over 150 men who spent decades behind bars were deported to Egypt in the Gaza ceasefire deal, where they face a reality of ‘permanent alienation.’

By Shimaa Elyoussef February 9, 2026

Daniel Schultz. (Oren Ziv)

‘The most human thing to do’: Israeli teen sentenced to jail for army refusal

Daniel Schultz, 18, grew up believing Israel's military was ‘the most moral’ in the world. Now she’s going to prison to avoid serving in it.

By Oren Ziv October 28, 2025

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Ella Keidar Greenberg. (Oren Ziv)

‘When our grandchildren ask what we did during the genocide, I’ll say I refused’

Ella Keidar Greenberg, a transgender refusenik, explains why prison is a small price to pay in the struggle against Israeli occupation and patriarchy.

By Oren Ziv March 24, 2025

Iddo Elam (left) and Soul Behar Tsalik (right), before entering prison for refusing mandatory conscription in the Israeli army, November 27, 2024. (Oren Ziv)

‘We must use every tool to resist’: Israeli teens jailed for refusing military service

Conscientious objectors Iddo Elam and Soul Behar Tsalik tell +972 why their wartime draft refusal is a stand for a better future for all in Israel-Palestine.

By Oren Ziv November 28, 2024

Conscientious objector Ben Arad, April 1, 2024. (Oren Ziv)

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

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

Israeli conscientious objector sentenced to 20 days in military prison

Conscientious objector Maya Brand-Feigenbaum will serve another 20 days behind bars for her refusal to serve in the Israeli army due to its policies of occupation. By +972 Magazine Staff An IDF disciplinary body sentenced 18-year-old Israeli conscientious objector Maya Brand-Feigenbaum to 20 days in military prison on Tuesday over her refusal to serve in the military.…

By +972 Magazine July 30, 2019

Roman Levin arriving at the base which he used to serve at, to announce his refusal to continue serving in the Israeli army.

Israeli army sentences conscientious objector to 30 days behind bars

Roman Levin will serve another 30 days in military prison for refusing to continue his military service due to his opposition to the occupation. By +972 Magazine An IDF disciplinary body sentenced Israeli conscientious objector Roman Levin to 30 days in military prison last week for his refusal to continue serving in the military. Upon completing his…

By +972 Magazine May 27, 2019

Conscientious objectors Yasmin Vered-Levy (left) and Adam Rafaelov. (Oren Ziv)

Conscientious objector released from military prison after 104 days

Adam Rafaelov refused to serve in the IDF due to his opposition to Israel’s policies in the occupied territories. ‘My struggle for exemption is over, but the struggle for freedom and equality for all people between the river and the sea continues.’ By +972 Magazine Staff The Israeli army discharged conscientious objector Adam Rafaelov on…

By +972 Magazine January 24, 2019

Conscientious objectors Yasmin Vered-Levy (left) and Adam Rafaelov. (Oren Ziv)

Gaza march leader to conscientious objectors: ‘Turn your words into weapons’

The leader of Gaza’s Great Return March holds a rare conversation with Israelis who refuse to serve in the army because of the occupation. ‘Those who refuse to take part in the attacks on the demonstrators in Gaza — they stand on the right side of history.’ By Edo Konrad and Oren Ziv It is difficult…

By Edo Konrad January 2, 2019

Nur Tamimi after her release from prison. (Activestills/Oren Ziv)

Nur Tamimi upon her release from prison: ‘I have no regrets’

Hours after she is released from military prison, Nur, who was arrested along with her cousin Ahed following the release of a now-viral video, speaks about her arrest, her time in prison, and why she isn’t deterred. By Oren Ziv “It’s normal, it happens every day in Palestine, that soldiers enter our village and our…

By Activestills January 7, 2018

Ofir Averbukh (Screenshot)

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…

By +972 Magazine November 6, 2017