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After 6 months, conscientious objector to be freed
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleAn Israeli woman kept in jail for some 150 days for refusing to join the military will be set free, the army says.
In a statement, the IDF says it is releasing Tair Kaminer, who has become the longest-serving conscientious objector, from her duty to be drafted into the army, citing her “bad and egregious behavior.”
Kaminer, 19, has refused to serve, saying she objects to Israel’s military occupation of the West Bank, and has drawn international media attention.
The army says it is rejects her claim that she is a conscientious objector, but says she is not fit to serve and so can be released.
Kaminer will be released within two weeks, Israel Radio reports.
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