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Yesterday morning, dozens of young Israelis sent Prime Minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, a letter in which they declared their refusal to serve in the Israeli military[*].
Seif Abu Seif , 18 years old from Shfar'am, was sentenced to 15 days in military prison #6 for conscientious objection (this is his first term). his refusal to join the Israeli Army is ideological as well as religious. on Monday 9/12 he was sent to isolation for his refusal to cut his hair as military protocols demand. His refusal is religious and the military is unwilling to consider it and exempt him from his duty, as they often exempt Jewish orthodox detainees from cutting their hair on religious grounds.
Dozens of activists took part in a protest on Saturday 14/12/13 in front of military prison no. 6 (near Atlit), showing their solidarity with Druze draft resisters currently imprisoned, and against the compulsory service imposed on young Druze since 1956.
Omar Sa'ad, 18, from al mughar village, is going to be refusing his draft on 4/12/13 and may face prison time. A demo outside the recruting base will be held by New profile activists and other activists.
Omar wrote last year about his refusal to serve:
To the Israeli Prime Minister,
To the “Defense Minister”,
Subject: refusal to appear for compulsory military recruitment.