'Refuser' opposes occupation

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http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/atlanta_world/0803/27refuser.html

Israeli reservist vows not to serve in Palestinian lands

Stav Adivi is a Zionist.

He's also a reserve major in the Israel defense forces.

But Adivi, who usually serves about four weeks a year on reservist duty, carries another description that generates debate within Israel and the Jewish community in the United States.

Adivi is a refuser. Like hundreds of other Israeli men and women, Adivi refuses to serve in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, lands Israel has occupied since the Six Day War of 1967 and the home to 3.5 million Palestinians.

Joining one of several refuser movements is not an easy decision for anyone growing up in the Jewish state, where military service is compulsory and the Israel defense forces are considered almost "sacred," Adivi said during a recent Atlanta visit.

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[el_gato]

1. what if they held a war and no one came?

[Karenina]

2. Refusnik

Those in Israel who advocate peace GET SO LITTLE PRESS!!! :kick:

[dfong63]

3. kudos to the brave refuseniks

[tinnypriv]

4. I help out with this:

http://www.refusersolidarity.net

Shameless plug :D