Israeli conscientious objectors share their stories of refusing to join the Israeli military.

On Sunday, March 16 at 12:00pm ET, please join us for a Zoom webinar to hear from Israeli conscientious objectors who will share their stories of refusing to join the Israeli military.

This webinar is hosted in partnership with Veterans For Peace Chapter 51 and the Refuser Solidarity Network (RSN). The Refuser Solidarity Network works to end the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territories and the militarization of Israeli society, one soldier at a time.

Panelists:

• Atalya Ben-Abba is the Social Media Manager for the Refuser Solidarity Network. Atalya refused in 2017 and spent 110 days in the military prison because she wanted to publicly condemn the Israeli occupation, and not take part in its practices. Atalya has been an activist for the past ten years, working mainly in Jerusalem and the West Bank.
• Mattan Helman is the Executive Director of the Refuser Solidarity Network. Mattan spent 110 days in prison because he refused to join the Israeli army and oppress Palestinians.

We’ll also hear from Israeli conscientious objectors Einat Gerlitz and Tal Mitnick, who will be traveling across Canada for the Anti-Zionist Refusenik Speaking Tour throughout the month of March, hosted by Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) in partnership with the Mesarvot Network.

The webinar will be moderated by Ron VanNorstrand, Vietnam-era veteran and coordinator of Veterans For Peace Chapter 51. Ron initiated contact with the Refuser Solidarity Network in solidarity and support, and to guide the advancement of a refuser/conscientious objector movement in the U.S.

Towards a world beyond war,

Greta Zarro
Organizing Director
World BEYOND War
[email protected]

World BEYOND War is a global network of volunteers, chapters, and affiliated organizations advocating for the abolition of the institution of war.