'Israeli' sentenced to 10 days in military prison for draft refusal
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4 hours ago|- Before his detention, Ben Ami stated that active service was fundamentally incompatible with his moral convictions
An 'Israeli' military court has sentenced conscientious objector Rafael Ben Ami to 10 days in military prison after he refused mandatory enlistment in the armed forces, according to the 'Israeli' conscientious objection group Mesarvot.
Ben Ami rejected induction on ideological and ethical grounds, stating ahead of his incarceration that participating in military activities contradicted his conscience.
"I refuse to take an active part in military service because it is incompatible with my moral convictions as a person and as a citizen," Ben Ami said, emphasizing his refusal to participate in the military occupation.
