There Is No Violent Solution: A Young Israeli's Solution to Occupation and Genocide Part 2

Send us Fan MailAt 18, Sophia chose prison over participating in occupation. "When you recognize you have a choice, you have responsibility for that choice." Her story reveals how militarism dehumanizes everyone it touches.  "Violence will only breed more violence." The only future we have is a future together." Sophia Orr who spent 85 days in military prison for refusing to serve in the Israeli army. Her courage challenges us to ask ourselves: Are we collaborators or resistors in systems of violence? What choices are we making with our privilege?Her refusal to join Israel's military wasn't just personal—it was a political act to break cycles of bloodshed. How are we using your voice to stand against dehumanization? Listen to her powerful story now!Write a Letter of Support the two Conscientious Objectors who are serving their prison sentence now:Ella Keider Greenburg: Write to her HERENetta Lannes Arbel: Write to him HEREFind out more about Mesarvot This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us?Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox!Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it helpRaising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.