Refusing War
22 Sept 2025 – General Strike in Italy against the genocide in Gaza
On 12 September in Genoa, a large community gathering issued a call for a general strike demanding to “Break off all relations with Israel”. The gathering was led by the dockers and the grassroots union USB (Unione Sindacale di Base), with the participation of trade unionists and community organizers, coming from various parts of Italy.…
Read MoreRohingya being forcibly conscripted in battle between Myanmar and rebels
Despite being stripped of citizenship, Rohingya are being dragged into the military, even those who fled to Bangladesh. “I don’t feel safe. If I pass through government checkpoints they will force me to serve in military. I just stay in my home to avoid arrest.”
Read MoreAction weeks around the International Conscientious Objection Day 2024
By Payday
On 17 May, as part of the action weeks around the International Conscientious Objection Day (celebrated on 15 May), Payday will join the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network’s weekly protest to highlight the struggles of refuseniks in Israel and Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the US, Myanmar…
Read More‘Strategic Mistake’ – Israeli General Criticizes Rafah Plans as 30 Soldiers Refuse to Follow Commands
By Palestine Chronicle
At least 30 Israeli paratrooper reservists have refused to answer their call-up to participate in a planned ground attack in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported on Sunday [28 April].
Read MoreSupport Larry Herbert, on hunger strike to oppose the genocide in Palestine
By Veterans for Peace
Support Larry Hebert, VFP member and Senior Airman who took a month’s leave from his duty station in Rota, Spain, to start a “Fast for Gaza” in front of the White House.
Read MoreRelease Tal Mitnick! Our letter to the Israeli Defence minister
By Payday
Tal Mitnick has been imprisoned for his refusal to participate in genocide against the Palestinian people. We therefore urge you to release Mr Mitnick, recognise his conscientious objection and stop punishing him for refusing to join the IDF.
Read MoreFeltre, Italy: March against the genocide in Palestine
By Palestinian and anti genocide organisations in Italy
On 11 February 2024, there was a demonstration in Feltre, a 22,000 people small town in North East Italy. 400 people marched under the driving rain with the banner from Palestinian Community that reads: “The last day of the occupation will be the first day of freedom”.
Read MoreLondon protest support refuser Tal Mitnick
By Payday
Payday joined the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network’s weekly picket at the Israeli ambassador’s residence in London. We publicised the campaign of support of Israeli refuser Tal Mitnick initiated by War Resisters International. Send a message to him!
Read MoreIsrael – Support conscientious objector Tal Mitnick imprisoned again
By War Resisters International
Tal Mitnick was first imprisoned for 30 days on 26 December 2023, becoming the first Israeli conscientious objector imprisoned for their refusal to serve in the army since the start of the war in Gaza. On 23 January 2024, he was detained again.
Read MoreIsraeli critic Meir Baruchin reinstated
By Payday
Israeli critic Meir Baruchin reinstated after he was sacked and detained for posts on social media criticising the military and the occupation. A defeat for the Israeli state who wanted to make an example of him.
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