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Israeli government threatens to arrest, prosecute growing refuser wave

(29.01.2025) Last month, we were excited to bring the news of over 130 army reservists publishing an open letter threatening to refuse military service unless the Israeli government concedes to an immediate hostage deal and ceasefire to end the war. Now, the threat of a growing refuser movement is felt more than ever. The Israeli government feels the heat, and is threatening to arrest and prosecute the reservists.

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Israel: Only we can keep the ceasefire intact - and end the occupation

(29.01.2025) The struggle for freedom and justice for the Palestinian people is not over, but for a moment it is possible to breathe. As a ceasefire agreement finally entered its first phase on Sunday, the world is experiencing a sigh of relief, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are slowly returning to their towns and cities across the Strip, where most homes are uninhabitable and the ceasefire agreement lays out a temporary “caravan city” for the displaced.

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How you helped us, ordinary people, to stop this war

(20.01.2025) My name is Max Kresch, I’m 28 years old. I was a combat soldier, and I refused to continue serving in this unjust war in Gaza. Today I wanted to thank you for helping me and my friends, hundreds of soldiers who refused fighting, to force the Israeli government to stop this war.

Photo: Yurii Sheliazhenko

Ukraine: Jehovah’s Witness Jailed for Conscientious Objection to Military Service

(10.01.2025) Today Jehovah’s Witness Volodymyr Baranov was placed to pre-trial detention by Darnitsky District Court of Kyiv, judge Olha Prosalova. The court decided he could be released on the bail 180 000 UAH.