Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

A joint Jewish-Arab declaration for peace

(06.11.2023) We – movements, organizations and activists, Jews and Arabs – write these words out of heavy mourning for the thousands of people killed in recent weeks, and out of terrible anxiety for the safety of the abducted and those who will still be harmed in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.

Despite everything: Voices for an end to violence and understanding in Israel and Palestine

(17.10.2023) Hamas’s militants have invaded Israel from Gaza on October 7, 2023. "Hundreds of people were massacred in their homes and at a music festival, just entire communities decimated," reports Israeli conscientious objector Haggai Matar. It is an unimaginable horror.

War Diary

(15.10.2023) Terrible sights from the south and the Gaza envelope. Sights of war, murder, destruction and a criminal attack on innocent civilians. Our hearts are with the victims of hamas’ attack, both on the ground and via rockets.

October 8, 2023: Terrible sights from the south

October 9, 2023: As if brutality will improve something

October 15, 2023: There is no solution that can grow out of desire for revenge and suffering

Dual loyalty

(11.10.2023) It’s so hard to have humanity here. It’s exhausting, and it feels like time after time the world is just asking you to let go