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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@sh.itjust.works 90 points 8 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 8 months ago (3 children)

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

[–] HK65@sopuli.xyz 9 points 8 months ago

The peeps who own most media like genocide

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months 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.”

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 32 points 8 months ago (1 children)

the kids are okay

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 20 points 8 months ago

I think the point is that they aren't

[–] JokeDeity@lemm.ee 12 points 8 months ago

Possibly the only Israelis I have any respect for.

[–] FelixCress@lemmy.world 12 points 8 months ago (1 children)

"some" being a key word.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 15 points 8 months ago

It's better than nothing. We need these reminders that there are also citizens that are victims of their government too.