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‘I would prefer this over killing children:’ Why some Israeli teens are choosing jail over the army (amp.cnn.com)

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Greenberg said his refusal to serve came as the “culmination of a long process of learning and moral reckoning.”

“The more I learned, the more I knew I couldn’t wear a uniform that symbolizes killing and oppression,” he said, explaining that Israel’s war in Gaza - which was launched after Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023 - solidified his decision to refuse.

“There is genocide,” he said. “So we don’t need good reasons (to refuse).”

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[–] can 90 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Utmost respect for these young people. It's about time we heard some stories from sane Israelis.

[–] Lucidlethargy 7 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I figured they must exist... Why do we hear so few?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

The peeps who own most media like genocide

[–] can 4 points 2 weeks ago

Mesarvot told CNN that there are far more “grey refuseniks” or, people that claim mental or general health exemptions to dodge the draft and avoid the possibility of serving time behind bars. Because of the nature of those refusals, it is impossible to provide exact numbers.

Yesh Gvul, another anti-war group that supports conscientious objectors, told CNN that on average, every year, 20% of youngsters required to serve are refusing to do so, according to figures shared by the Israeli military. That number, Yesh Gvul said, includes both refuseniks and “grey refuseniks.”