Conscientious Objectors Facing Jail
Activists say a group of some 50 Israeli youths have sent Israel’s prime minister a petition refusing to enlist for compulsory military service to protest Israel’s continued presence in Yehuda and Shomron, the largest such group of objectors since 2001.
Dafna Rothstein Landman, a petitioner, says the objectors are draft age or beginning the conscription process. She said they were not affiliated with any organization.
Shimri Zameret of Yesh Gvul, a group that supports conscientious objectors, said about three objectors are currently in jail and some seven more are set to serve jail time this year.
The military had no comment.
This article appeared in print on page 13 of edition of Hamodia.
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