Ariel Bernstein

Ariel Bernstein is an activist, a researcher at Breaking the Silence, and a former soldier.

Recent Articles
Israeli soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade are sworn into the army, Ammunition Hill, Jerusalem, November 11, 2021. (Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90)
How mass army refusal is forcing Israelis to rethink their red lines
The dissent of thousands of reserve soldiers offers a rare opening for Israelis to question the army’s primary function: maintaining the occupation.
By Ariel Bernstein August 13, 2023
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