Refusenik! - Israel's Soldiers of Conscience (Paperback, New)

Hundreds of Israeli soldiers, called up to take part in controversial campaigns like the 1982 invasion of Lebanon or policing duties in the Palestinian territories today, have refused orders. Many of these 'refuseniks' have faced prison sentences rather than take part in what they regard as an unjust occupation in defence of illegal Jewish settlements. In this inspirational book, Peretz Kidron, himself a refusenik, gives us the stories, experiences, viewpoints, even poetry, of these courageous conscripts who believe in their country, but not in its actions beyond its borders. We read about the cautious, even embarrassed, response of the authorities. And we see the wider implications of the philosophy of selective refusal - which is not the same thing as pacifism -- for conscientious citizens in every country where conscription still exists. Here is a real model for the peace movement in Israel and worldwide.

General

Imprint:	Zed Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2004
First published:	June 2004
Editors:	Peretz Kidron
Dimensions:	215 x 148 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84277-451-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > General
LSN:	1-84277-451-4
Barcode:	9781842774519

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