A small, but vocal group of Israeli youth are refusing to join the military. While these so-called refusniks aren't a new phenomenon, they are becoming more vocal as the war, now the longest in Israel's history, enters its next stage.
Why some Israeli teens are choosing prison over the army

As the war in Gaza continues, a group of Israeli teens are saying no to the draft, a requirement for most secular Jews and other minorities over the age of 18. Since the war began, a dozen of these so-called "refuseniks" have publicly refused to enlist in the Israeli army, citing conscientious grounds. Their protest comes at a price: Some have served over 100 days in prison for their beliefs. And more are planning to follow suit. CNN followed the group to a weekly Tel Aviv pro-democracy protest where they hoped to draw attention to why they are refusing to fight.

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A small, but vocal group of Israeli youth are refusing to join the military. While these so-called refusniks aren't a new phenomenon, they are becoming more vocal as the war, now the longest in Israel's history, enters its next stage.
Why some Israeli teens are choosing prison over the army
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