Overview

• 18-year-old Israeli, Tal Mitnick, has been sentenced to 30 days in military prison for refusing to enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) amid the ongoing war with Hamas.
• Mitnick is the first Israeli to be sent to military prison for refusing to enlist during the current conflict.
• In a statement, Mitnick expressed his opposition to the cycle of violence and oppression of Palestinian people, stating that he does not support either Hamas or the Israeli military.
• After his sentence is completed, Mitnick will have another interview with a military screening officer.
• Mitnick's refusal to enlist has sparked discussions about conscientious objection and resistance within Israel.