Palestine Youth Orchestra's triumphant UK debut
29 July 2016
A diverse program pleases solidarity audience and classical music fans alike. Read more about Palestine Youth Orchestra's triumphant UK debut
Omar Saad
Israeli youths jailed for refusing to serve in army
2 October 2014
Teens repeatedly imprisoned for rejecting compulsory military service orders. Read more about Israeli youths jailed for refusing to serve in army
Druze army refuser and musician to tour England
16 September 2014
The Saad family will play a series of concerts in southern Britain. Read more about Druze army refuser and musician to tour England
Don't let Israeli army brainwash you, warns powerful short film - watch
9 June 2014
Attempt to enlist young Christians is one of the most pressing issues facing Palestinians in Israel. Read more about Don't let Israeli army brainwash you, warns powerful short film - watch
Rights groups call on Israel to free Druze army refuser
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
Israel jails Druze conscientious objector for the sixth time
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
Israel “tried to brainwash us,” says Druze pioneer who refused army service
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
Druze youth in military prison for refusing Israeli army draft
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
Growing numbers of Druze refuse to serve in Israel's army
Ramallah 20 March 2013
At least four members of the Palestinian Druze community are in jail for rejecting military service. Read more about Growing numbers of Druze refuse to serve in Israel's army
Druze youth faces jail for refusing to serve in Israel's army
Jerusalem 30 October 2012
Musician and high school student Omar Saad insists that his viola is his only weapon in letter to Israeli leaders. Read more about Druze youth faces jail for refusing to serve in Israel's army