Teenagers who intend to refuse to enlist in the army burned their draft notices this evening during the demonstration in Tel Aviv, in protest against the occupation and apartheid.
Sophia Orr (17), who intends to refuse to enlist this summer, said, "Israel is the strongest factor in the equation, and therefore has the power and responsibility to work for a better future for both peoples. Instead, it is working for Jewish supremacy, and annexation that shamelessly declares that millions of Palestinians will be left without basic civil rights That's why now more than ever it's important to fight for democracy for everyone, and not stop at the green line. I refuse to enlist in the IDF and help Israel implement this policy, and I refuse to do so quietly."