Hello, my name is Yuval and I have been a part of Mesarvot’s network since it’s early days. I refused Israeli military service in 2014. Over the past few years, Mesarvot has been making a public stand against the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories and has been providing support for brave young refusers in their struggle against the militarism of Israeli society. We have stood strong together, facing backlash from the public and the army, risking going to jail for our belief in a truly democratic society, that treats all people as equals and provides human rights to everyone between the Jordan river and the Mediterranean sea.