Shministim

The Shministim are a young group of Israeli conscientious objectors. These people have made the decision to peacefully protest the Israeli-Palestinian situation by refusing to join the Israeli army. It is truly amazing that there are a group of individuals so committed to nonviolence. I have the utmost respect for the values that these people are upholding.

They are sent to military prison because they believe in a better, more peaceful future for themselves and for Israelis and Palestinians, for all people. They refuse to join the Israeli army. The sentences are relatively short, but they are sent to prison repeatedly, and several of them are currently serving their 3rd or 4th sentence in a military prison. They are all holding strong against immense pressure from family, friends, and the Israeli government, but they need your support - Today!!!

Check out a two-minute video about the Shminitim <www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNjggLhQo6w>

You can also go here <www.december18th.org> to show your support for their cause.