Israeli conscientious objector, 19, leaves army prison
29 November 2020 |
10:56 am
Israeli conscientious objector Hallel Rabin is released from detention for refusing to serve in the army. The 19-year-old had been facing another 80 days behind bars at a military prison, near the northern coastal town of Atlit, after having already served a total of 56 days there since August. In Israel, at age 18, young women are drafted for two years of military service while men must serve at least 32 months.
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