[van-announce] [ISM-Vancouver] Refuseniks Don't Shoot: Public Forum - Sunday, June 13th

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WE DON'T SHOOT
Refuseniks: Israel's Soldiers of Conscience

Public forum with veteran Israeli peace activist, former refusenik and 
journalist Peretz Kidron, one of the founders of the refusenik 
organization,Yesh Gvul ("There's a Limit") and author of the recently 
released book, Refusenik!: Israel's Soldiers of Conscience.

Vancouver Public Library
Alice MacKay Room
350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Sunday June 13, 2004 - 7 p.m.

THE SOLDIERS
"We, soldiers of the IDF, men and women, hereby declare that we will 
take no part in the continued oppression of the Palestinian people in 
the occupied territories, and we will not participate in policing 
actions or in guarding the settlements."
(From Yesh Gvul's website, http://www.yesh-gvul.org/english/)

THE BOOK
Refusenik! gives us the stories, experiences, viewpoints, even poetry, 
of these courageous conscripts who believe in their country, but not in 
its actions beyond its borders.

"Resistance to crimes of state, and refusal to participate in them, has 
been and remains one of the most significant achievements of people of 
decency and courage throughout history. The Israelis who have 
undertaken this  honorable course merit the greatest admiration and 
respect. Their testimonies are a memorable contribution to this noble 
cause." - Noam Chomsky

Sponsored by:
Jews for a Just Peace, www.jewsforajustpeace.com, and
Near East Cultural & Educational Foundation

Audience discussion will follow
Donations appreciated
The book will be available for purchase


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