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18-Year-Old Refusenik Sparks Anti-War Dialogue in Israel

3/24/2025

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Itamar Greenberg, an 18-year-old conscientious objector in Israel, bravely declined military service due to his moral opposition to the Gaza conflict. Facing social isolation and imprisonment, he stands with fellow refuseniks, igniting a powerful conversation about militarization and fostering a yearning for peace in a nation increasingly resonating with anti-war sentiments.

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Itamar Greenberg, an 18-year-old conscientious objector in Israel, bravely declined military service due to his moral opposition to the Gaza conflict. Facing social isolation and imprisonment, he stands with fellow refuseniks, igniting a powerful conversation about militarization and fostering a yearning for peace in a nation increasingly resonating with anti-war sentiments.