This morning, Tal Mitnick (18), the first enlistment refuser since the beginning of the war in Gaza, was exempted from military service. Beginning in December 2023, Mitnick was imprisoned for a total of 185 days in 6 consecutive sentences and has served the longest time in prison of any refuser in the past decade.
Tal Mitnick: “I’m relieved to be exempted after such a long time. Luckily, I had an opportunity to play a part in the struggle against the war and the occupation. There are growing voices in our society that realize that only peace can guarantee security and that the only way to get out of the cycle and bring about a different future for both peoples is a ceasefire and a hostage deal.”
