A 'refusal party' for a conscientious objector in Jerusalem, a Tel Aviv queer club making a rare public call to end the war in Gaza, and student filmmakers back on screen after a wartime delay

"Since October 7, the decision not to serve in the Israeli army has become much easier," says 19-year-old Yona Roseman in a recent YouTube video. On August 17, the 19-year-old Israeli trans woman is scheduled to enlist in the Israel Defense Forces, but will instead be jailed for her refusal.

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