> Da: "Tal Mitnick, Mesarvot Network" <info.mesarvot@???>
> A: "Aldo Maria Femia" <femia@???>
> Inviato: Martedì, 8 ottobre 2024 8:02:37
> Oggetto: A Year of Refusal and Solidarity | Support Israeli Refusers
> We all remember that horrible and frightening day, waking up to the terrible
> massacre pf October 7th.
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> Hello,
> We all remember that horrible and frightening day, waking up to the terrible
> massacre of October 7th. Every day since has deepened the pain and bloodshed.
> From the first moment, we young Israeli activists and refuseniks recognized the
> horrific reality of this war and the necessity of civil resistance.
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> It was clear to us that our voice is more important than ever in the polarized
> and violent atmosphere that is constantly escalating. Our refusal to serve in
> the Israeli military [
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> | stands strong and loud. ] We refuse to take part in the Israeli war machine
> that is destroying the lives and futures of Palestinians, Israelis, and the
> whole region.
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> This past year, we have witnessed and felt the immense destruction of the Gaza
> Strip, with over 41,000 dead. Decades of occupation have come to a boiling
> point in proud fascism, unapologetically committing war crimes in the name of
> self-defense. Today in Gaza, millions of displaced citizens are living in
> conditions of destroyed infrastructure, an ongoing humanitarian crisis, and
> hunger. Additionally, the 101 Israeli hostages are completely neglected by the
> government, which has proven again and again its unwillingness to reach a
> prisoner exchange deal.
> While our generation is sent to Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, to wreak
> destruction and instill fear and control, we say no. We refuse to kill and be
> killed in the name of conquest and revenge. We reject the roles society demands
> of us—roles that perpetuate a cycle of violence and dehumanization. We refuse
> to destroy ourselves, our bodies, hearts, and minds [
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> This year has been tough but inspiring. I was imprisoned for 185 days for my
> refusal to serve, alongside fellow refusers [
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> | Sofia Orr ] and [
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> | Ben Arad ] , who also took a stand. Currently, brave refusers [
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> | Itamar Greenberg, Oryan Mueller, and Yuval Moav ] are serving time in
> military prison. Together, we are voicing our commitment to resisting the
> violence of the war and the realities of the occupation.
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> In Mesarvot, we have been standing firm in our refusal to serve, creating an
> alternative of resistance and solidarity. Mesarvot provides crucial support in
> the media, on the streets, and through legal assistance, creating a strong
> social network for those of us navigating the refusal process. This support is
> essential for confronting the challenges we encounter in our escalating
> reality. We invite you to [
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> I wish us a new year where all people in this region can live in safety and
> freedom, with their human rights respected.
> In solidarity,
> Tal Mitnick
> Mesarvot Network
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