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Protesters light a torch in Istiklal Street, near Taksim Square, during an anti-government demonstration, June 17, 2013. (Photo by: Oren Ziv/ Activestills.org)
From a Palestinian return to Gezi Park protests: A week in photos – June 13-19
This week: Turkey’s protests take new forms, Israelis protest privatization of natural gas and militarization of education, Palestinians return to their land after 10 years, and animal rights activists say ‘non’ to foie gras.                                
By Activestills June 20, 2013
Egyptian peace activists in a Cairo vigil for Israeli Natan Blanc (Photo: No to Compulsory Military Service)
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…
By Haggai Matar April 26, 2013
Natan Blanc (courtesy of the family)
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.…
By +972 Magazine March 13, 2013
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