ISRAEL: Conscientious objectors Tamar Alon and Tamar Zeevi imprisoned for one month

Tamar Alon and Tamar Ze'evi, two conscientious objectors from Israel, were sentenced to 27 days in military prison for refusing to serve in the army due to their opposition to the occupation.

This is Alon and Ze'evi's third imprisonment following their declaration of conscientious objection on November 16. After this, they will refuse again and probably be sentenced to another term in prison.

Send a protest email to the Israeli authorities here.

Alon and Ze’evi’s declarations

In her declaration, Tamar Ze’evi says “The choice not to enlist means to take responsibility for my actions and their meaning, drawing a moral line that I'm not willing to cross, and actively resisting a government and a policy that violates human rights and fueling violent and cruel reality.” See Ze'evi's full declaration here.

Refusing to serve in the army, Tamar Alon says “I met my parent's Palestinian friends from a young age. I met people that were supposed to be my enemies, but they smiled at me, played with me and talked to me. These early experiences have taught me to look at the daily reality of the Palestinians and the reality of my own life in a critical manner. I cannot accept the claim that the oppression of another nation, the denial of basic human rights, racism and hatred are essential to Israel's existence.”

See Alon’s full declaration here.

Please use our template email to send a letter of protest to the Israeli authorities.

War Resisters' International calls for the immediate release of all conscientious objectors.