Tweeting at the interface of environmental & social justice. Unapologetically ProPalestinian & standing with Jews who deplore what Israel does in their name.
May 29, 2023 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
A thread abt "D" a refuser of Israeli military service, because "D" has seen through the lies and brainwashing of Israeli education. "D" is anonymous, so no images. But do read & share D's story. #IsraeliOccupation#IsraeliApartheid
I’m “D”. I’m a 25 years old Israeli conscientious objector. I don’t feel comfortable disclosing my name but I want to share my story with you. I have already served 5 days under arrest in an Israeli military base and another 14 days in military prison because.......
Mar 20, 2023 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Another story from Mesarvot:
My name is Yuval Dag. I’m 20 years old and I live in a moshav in the south of Israel. Tomorrow I will refuse to enlist in the Israeli military because I am not willing to take part in the Occupation of the Palestinian territories ...
I grew up a zionist. The existence of Israel, as a state & as a society no matter its actions past & present, has always felt self-evident to me. I never questioned it. I participated in every national holiday & event with anticipation. I enjoyed the feeling of unity & fellowship
Aug 15, 2022 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
The courage of these young refusers in Israel never ceases to amaze me.
Read his story & send Shahar a letter of support docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
Hi,
My name is Shahar Schwartz. I am 18 years old. Today is my enlistment day to the Israeli military. I am going to refuse enlistment and will be sent to jail.
Aug 9, 2018 • 10 tweets • 5 min read
I am making a thread to follow this piece by @marwanbishara because I don't think enough people, even if they have read it, understand the full significance to the #Palestinian cause if this trap is laid. Please read & share. aljazeera.com/indepth/opinio…
First the timing.
"Trump administration has launched an all-out sadistic assault on the UN Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, that cares for the survival and education of 4-5 million refugees and their descendants."