8200 Unit (Photo: IDF)

Israeli intelligence officers refuse to spy on Palestinians

A group of active and former members of an elite Israeli intelligence unit have announced their refusal to spy on Palestinians in the occupied territories, citing excessive harm done to innocent civilians. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) threatened disciplinary action against 43 veterans and active reservists from Unit 8200, an elite corps responsible for collecting…

Seventh prison term for occupation objector Uriel Ferrera

Seventh prison term for conscientious objector Uriel Ferrera, last week he was sentenced to 30 days in Military Prison No. 6. Ferrera, 19 years old from Be’er Sheva, reported to Tel Hashomer military induction base, accompanied by a demonstration of support for his refusal to serve in the military. Ferrera declared his refusal to serve for…