War Is Mandatory? with Israeli Refusenik Iddo Elam

Host Orli Matlow sits down with the incredibly cool teen Iddo Elam, who served prison time for refusing to serve in the Israeli military. They talk about Iddo’s journey as a conscientious objector, which includes putting on tefillin for the first time ever in military prison—and also Hannah Einbinder’s acceptance speech at the Emmys. Iddo provides encouragement to everyone around the world living under fascist vibes, making the case for its inevitable collapse.    Follow Iddo: https://www.instagram.com/iddo_elam/  https://x.com/iddoelam  Support The Peace Partnership through the Center for Advancement of Peace Initiatives: https://capi.org.il/the-peace-partnership/  https://www.israelgives.org/amuta/580500429    Learn more and donate to the Refuser Solidarity Network: https://www.refuser.org/    Follow Orli: https://www.instagram.com/hiremeimfunny/   https://www.tiktok.com/@hiremeimfunny    Personal Fundraisers from Friends of Friends in Gaza:    Support Majdy's family farm: http://givebutter.com/majdy     Support Salah's family farm: http://givebutter.com/salah     Support Moath's family & education initiative: http://givebutter.com/moaath     A new NGO founded by doctors buying formula for babies and offering vital nutrition and education to children in Gaza:  https://www.thechildrensvillagegaza.org/   A small NGO providing sanitary needs and shelter:  https://www.cleanshelter.org/