Israel Army Jails Five Conscientious Objectors

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Israel Army Jails Five Conscientious Objectors

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Five Israelis who refused to do compulsory military service in protest against the occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip (news - web sites) were jailed for a year on Sunday, the first such sentences since the Palestinian revolt began three years ago.

"Every day troops commit crimes in the occupied territories," one of the five men, Haggai Matar, told reporters at Jaffa Military Court, referring to Israeli military actions in Palestinian territories. "While we go to the stockade, they remain free."

A military prosecutor said the five had been found guilty of gross insubordination after disobeying orders to report for three years' compulsory military service in 2002.

"They rejected service in the Israel Defense Force, but the decision stemmed from their express refusal to serve in the territories," Captain Yaron Kosteliz told Reuters.

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Israel Army Jails Five Conscientious Objectors

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It seems like events like these are becoming more frequent. Sharon is going to be facing even more difficult choices within the next coming months.

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1. This is Bravery

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2. kick

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non-violence in action.