Published: 12 July 2016
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Last week, Kaminer made history: She was sentenced to 45 days for refusing to enlist in the IDF. This was her sixth trial, bringing her entire sentence to 170 days, more than any other female conscientious objector has received in Israeli history. Before sentencing her, Lt Colonel Eran Shani complimented Kaminer for her bravery, but also told her that the consequences of her actions will be severe.
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No one would serve in the Israeli army if they knew – Tair Kaminer – Haaretz 29.05.16
‘I chose to be here [prison] because I’m fighting for something, because I believe that it could be better in this country, it could be more secure, there could be peace... The army is a political tool that enables the government to continue the occupation of another nation, and for years its main task has been control, not defence.’
Conscientious objector deserves a place in Israel's history books – Uri Misgav – Haaretz 05.05.16
While the Israeli public has taken an Israeli soldier accused of manslaughter to its heart, it's highly significant that the plight of 19-year-old Tair Kaminer has passed without recognition.
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