Gush Shalom

Hi, my name is Einat Gerlitz, and last year I refused to serve in the Israeli military.

A year ago, I was imprisoned in military prison for 87 days for refusing to enlist. Throughout the process of my refusal, I received the legal, political and social support of Mesarvot Network, the only network for Israeli conscientious objectors.

During these tough times of war, our hope lies in nonviolent civil resistance. That is why I’m proud to be part of Mesarvot Network... Читать дальше...

An appropriate and praiseworthy response to the carnage: trade unionists refusing to load munitions for Israel's war in Gaza

Tel Aviv, February 21, 2024: Israeli authorities at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport have denied entry to a Swedish foreign national and Palestinian human rights defender arbitrarily citing “Public security or public safety or public order...

A resident of a kibbutz on the Gaza border, who chose to remain anonymous, writes:

From the horrifying live videos broadcast by Hamas terrorists on the morning of October 7 during their invasion of Israeli communities, to IDF soldiers entering Gaza, bombarded buildings, and long lines of refugees with few belongings – the...

"This is the call of all the Palestinian families, the thousands of children who were killed, including my son Abdullah. Our call is to all free people across the world. Please stop this genocide."

The political and military echelons fantasize about a long war without any plans to end it, ignore the hostages, and believe the public is getting used to military losses

No more silence - we cry out!

We will hold a protest vigil against the war, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the immediate release of the Israeli captives.

We will stand...

The list of Palestinians slated to be exchanged for Israelis should provoke reflection over the role of mass imprisonment in the occupation.
Earlier today, Israel and Hamas finalized the details of an agreement to pause hostilities...

A brutal battle for southern Gaza beckons after the truce ends
The next stage of fighting will be harder and more controversial