Noam Gur

Natan Blanc (courtesy of the family)

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

"I hope my actions will inspire others". Yaniv Mazor

Refusenik sentenced to 20 days in prison on his birthday

Yaniv Mazor was sentenced this morning by his commander to twenty days in prison for refusing to fulfill his reserve service duties. ‘This is an army whose main purpose is the maintenance of the occupation regime imposed on millions of people on the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip – and I cannot serve…

By Haggai Matar June 11, 2012

Refusing to serve the occupation: Noam Gur (Oren Ziv / Activestills)

The irony in arrest of conscientious objector Noam Gur

Noam Gur is sitting in a military prison for refusing to be drafted. If she was willing to pretend to be an Orthodox woman, she’d be home scot-free. Noam Gur, a conscientious objector, was imprisoned twice so far since refusing to serve in the IDF. She is likely to be tried and jailed again soon.…

By Yossi Gurvitz May 7, 2012

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Refusing to serve the occupation: Noam Gur (Oren Ziv / Activestills)

Conscientious objector refusing to serve in IDF sentenced to prison

Noam Gur, a young Israeli conscientious objector, was sentenced Monday afternoon to 10 days in military prison. Once released, Gur is likely to be ordered to enlist again – and sent again to prison, the process repeating itself several times before she is ultimately released. Gur was accompanied this morning to the Tel Hashomer induction…

By Haggai Matar April 16, 2012

Refusing to serve the occupation: Noam Gur (Oren Ziv / Activestills)

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