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9 January 2015
Israeli activist Amit Gilutz talks about why he and others are urging students to refuse to join the army. Read more about Watch: Military indoctrination of Israeli youth “starts in kindergarten”
21 November 2014
Samih al-Qassim’s poems honored in posthumous translation. Read more about Palestinian author, translator win Arabic literature prize
19 September 2014
Israel attempts to blackmail Palestinians for many reasons. Focusing solely on its extortion aimed at those who engage in same-sex relations can actually strengthen pinkwashing – Israel’s false portrayal as a haven for Palestinians who identify as LGBTQ. Read more about Don't single out (homo)sexuality in response to Israel blackmail revelations, Palestinians say
Haifa 16 September 2014
Maisan Hamdan, an organizer with a military refusal group, on the rise in conscientious objection. Read more about Campaign gives new choices to Druze youth facing Israeli conscription
14 May 2014
Omar Saad was hospitalized after contracting a liver infection while imprisoned for refusing military service. Read more about Rights groups call on Israel to free Druze army refuser
28 April 2014
Palestinian youths in Israel have few opportunities. With many benefits tied to army service, Israel may be banking on desperation driving some youths into the army’s hands. Read more about Palestinians call for refusal of Israel army service
31 March 2014
“I will refuse to serve in the army even if I’m jailed sixty times,” says 18-year-old Omar Saad. Read more about Israel jails Druze conscientious objector for the sixth time
8 January 2014
Samer Issawi is released from 17 months in Israeli jail; a report on forced displacement of Palestinians in Haifa; and news headlines. Read more about Samer Issawi’s struggle in Israeli jail inspired “entire generation” in Jerusalem
Haifa 2 January 2014
The number of conscientious objectors keeps rising as Druze youth see through Israeli propaganda. Read more about Israel “tried to brainwash us,” says Druze pioneer who refused army service
5 December 2013
“I refuse to take an assault rifle and point it at another human being,” Omar Saad told Amnesty International. Read more about Druze youth in military prison for refusing Israeli army draft