Hi, it's Eran and I’m happy to be writing to you as a free man. After spending 114 days in military jail for refusing to enlist to the Israeli military and not be complicit in the occupation of the Palestinian territories, I finally received an exemption from military service.
This year our community of refusers has grown and many youth who are fighting for Palestinian liberation have joined our community. Just a few months back we facilitated the Shministim letter (Shministim meaning high school seniors in Hebrew) that was signed by 120 high school students declaring their intention to refuse to enlist and become soldiers of the occupation. We are the future of Israel and it is important to continue our work and provide a space for youth that is not complicit in upholding the unjust policies of the occupation. And we need your help to do that.
It is our responsibility to make sure that the voices of refusers, like myself, are heard. Supporters like you, the international community, can make this a reality. As the year comes to a close, we need your help to continue to fuel the critical work of Mesarvot and RSN. All contributions are essential to ensure that we can continue to give youth who object to war crimes a political home and advocate for their rights to express their political opinions. Join our growing community by donating today to help support our objection to the occupation.
In solidarity,
Eran