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"I Refused" refers to this and a handful of other Israelis' decisions to abstain from Israel's mandatory military service for operations beyond the 1967 borders. "Refuseniks" like this man are often shunned by their families and communities that see the army as an serious duty. The military is such a deeply ingrained institution that refuseniks are not allowed to hold certain jobs, and are seen as "crazy" or traitors. What an awful position for an 18-year-old to be put in! The occupation is not only hurting Palestinians, it's damaging peace-loving Israeli youth as well...