Israeli Teen JAILED For Refusing Army Service Over Gaza Tells Devastating Truths - w/ Tal Mitnick

[@OwenJonesTalks]

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[@nbeizaie]

As Einstein said, it is insanity to try the same thing and expect a different result. Israel has tries killing and murdering and slow genocide for 75+ years. Maybe it is time they give peace a try!

[@CatfishGumbo]

If only the Palestinians, and all the others who dine at the snackbar, were conscientious objectors. What an improved place that the world would be.

[@jimbob3030]

@@Micklethorpe Yes, he did. Embrace the truth, stop denying it.

[@jimbob3030]

@@Micklethorpe Your radar needs recalibration, I'm an anti theist atheist. The position I take on this conflict is the same one anyone who is well informed would take. In all aspects of life I only believe what the facts and evidence actually supports.

[@theliamofella]

@@Micklethorpe so when he said that he objects to war , and when he said prison isn’t so bad, and there are around 200 other conscious objectors and Hamas won’t bring peace and Palestinians are actually humans and most Israelis are just scared about their survival and that’s why they want kill everyone In Gaza and the West Bank and all Arabs , and killing so many Palestinian babies makes him sad , and he just wants to live in peace in Israel with everyone else, when he said all that he was lying? How is that possible and why would he lie , it makes absolutely no sense at all (he’s opinions are his own, having an opinion isn’t lying)

[@amalabdallah8481]

This young man has more humanity than all government leaders of the world combined

[@crissieroserose]

YES HE HAS !!!

[@joakimlartey6541]

Indeed! Our world is being brutalized by a bunch of wicked "leaders" at this moment in history.

[@krugmeister7301]

AMEN..🙏🙏🙏🕎🕎☦️☦️☪️☪️💯💯

[@racechick2033]

Absolutely!

[@lorascelsi8102]

Well said

[@r.w.bottorff7735]

A true Patriot holds their country accountable.

[@scriptaman2888]

Israeli here, I completely agree. Dura lex, sed lex. Israel has become a tribal society, no regard for the law nor the institutions. I am afried that European societies are doomed to collapse in similar fashion

[@the_grand_tourer]

If you being told you re not patriotic, you are under a dictatorship.

[@YTsupportsZionaziGenocide]

True, but "israel" is an occupation that is recognized as a country, despite being a belligerent occupation of the country (palestine).

[@Cauldron6]

yes! and does the work to make it the BEST country it can be!!!

[@Spirit_Inspiration]

civilized humanity... That's what we need against political madness

[@ravenblack7052]

I am South African. I grew up during apartheid and started working then as well. My boss back in the day together with a group of his friends dropped out of school and fled South Africa between the ages of 15 and 16 as they refused to serve their compulsory military conscription in the "defense" force. To this day, I have not met anyone in person more nobler than him. Rest in peace Dearest of men. Young man, you brought tears to my eyes. Stand your ground. You are made of the best stuff this world can produce and are a credit to humanity. Thank you.

[@meetings3071]

I am glad for him. I am also South African 🇿🇦

[@ravenblack7052]

@@meetings3071 Me too. He has been my teacher and my best friend. Thank you fellow South African. ♥️

[@meetings3071]

@@ravenblack7052 I went to a multiracial private school under the days of Apartheid. One of the stranger things one of the teachers told us was of 2 boys who matriculated and the White student was conscripted into the army and the Black went home to a township. They encountered each other at a political demonstration, with the White student in military riot squad gear, and stopped, greeted, and chatted to each other, in the middle of the protest, and then parted company. _Surreal._ I still remember that incident from about 30 years ago.

[@onlyhis5870]

Yes he is! 🙏🙌🏼

[@marcelovillar9893]

The moral clarity and courage of this 18 year old Israeli kid is beyond incredible! As is his maturity and thoughtful, non-violent stance. And even more so when you consider not only his age but, as he acknowledges, the fact that young people in Israel are usually more militaristic, racist and supremacist than their parents already were. He deserves the world’s admiration, gratitude and support.

[@onlyhis5870]

Absolutely! 🙏🏼

[@naderi7623]

From a Palestinian living in the U.S., I solute your courage. 👏

[@nazmusshama4148]

❤

[@khadija.10.07]

Stay strong ... even if I'm Pakistani but my heart is Palestinian 💪🏼 🇵🇸😭🤲🏻📿🫒

[@drbowater]

I’m amazed at the level and quality of guests you get on here. Tal is an amazing young man.

[@drbowater]

Calling someone a young man has just made me feel really old.

[@mxewris2355]

​@@drbowater Don't worry young man, you're not old.

[@drbowater]

@@mxewris2355 thank you lol

[@londonboss2111]

Ay respect 🫡

[@OwenJonesTalks]

❤️🇵🇸

[@otterkarman8740]

What a fine young man, a freethinking compassionate person, etc..

[@SamChow-d8w]

Agreed

[@ceceliacharles4570]

Free thinker I like

[@cmes77]

peace nobel price

[@DavidBaronStevens]

This kid has balls the size of watermelons. I hope he gets all the support he needs

[@shannonaziz4871]

Watermelons was absolutely the best comparison possible. Well done, sir.

[@lestrem11]

I think you will find he has no balls.👍

[@marcus-sky]

@@lestrem11 it takes gigantic balls to go prison for your principles 🥴 unlike a keyboard warrior commenting on a KZbin video 🤭

[@lestrem11]

@@marcus-sky Maybe, others might think he is a coward and would rather go to prison than defend his family. Remember October7th, over a hundred children were executed. You are the keyboard warrior , child. 28th of May 1982, look it up fool.

[@lestrem11]

@@gumdeo A coward, who is now ostracised by all his family and friends. Tragic.

[@hansalfredarns2258]

The first person who refuses to serve as a soldier in this situation, who doesn't go along with the hysteria and the call for revenge, retaliation and destruction of the people in Gaza, who lets his conscience, his soul speak and says: "I'm not taking part in this", that's extraordinary! I bow to you, your humanity! Thank you very much, I wish you lots of strength and happiness! Thanks.

[@hansalfredarns2258]

What a beautiful person you are, Tal Mitnick, simply wonderful. ❤ May you be protected on your path. 🙏Thank you for your powerful example, for your powerful action, "just" to say: I refuse! I don't take part. I think you are in a beautiful, courageous row of people like e.g.: Ofer Cassif, Miko Peled, Maoz Inon, Gabor Mate, Hanan Ashwari, Diana Buttu, Marione Ingram, Craig Mokhiber, Abby Martin, Francesca Albanese, Noam Chomsky, Ilan Pappe, Mustafa Barghouti, Moshe Machover, Katie Halper, Ariel Bernstein etc 👏 ✌🏾

[@kathleentrinity7367]

Yes, he and others like him, young and old, are Israel's finest.

[@hansalfredarns2258]

I want to thank some more people, they all stood up for the Palestinians and human rights for all e.g.: Amy Goodman, Jonathan Cook, Refaat Alareer, Yumna Patel, Wael Al Dahdouh, Mohamad Safa, Rania Khalek, Fadi Abu Shammalah, Mouin Rabbani, NourJaghama, Jackson Hinkle, Clare Daly, Max Blumenthal, Frank Barat, Munther Isaac, Marc Lamont Hill, Norman Finkelstein, Craig Murray, Vusi Madonsela, Adila Hassim, David Hearst, Blinne Ni Ghralaigh, Petra Wild, Felicia Langer, Adila Hassim, Afshin Rattansi, Joe Sacco, Chris Hedges, Arnaud Bertrand, Owen Jones, Matt Kennard, Lowkey, AMLO, Michael Plitnick, Asa Winstanley, Marwan Bishara, etc. Thank you all around the world for your Solidarity Demonstrations! We are many! Thank you all and many more! Keep up the fight for a free Palestine! Take care! Ceasefire Now! Stopp the Genocide! ❤🇵🇸

[@GraceHutchinson-m4g]

So brave,so kind, and so understanding - who would not respect Tal! A great lad! Courage, young friend!

[@972vein]

Thank you, Tal. You are to be commended.

[@bradroth3923]

Much love to Tal. As Owen says, folks from all around the world are with you.

[@KellyKnowsLA]

What an amazing young man! So many people all over the world are standing right next to him. Sending Tal love and protection.

[@andyislington]

Wise beyond his years. It gives me great hope

[@biomat-eu]

Kudos to this young man for defying indoctrination despite the intense pressure imposed by the IDF's mandatory 32-month program for all 18-year-old Israelis.

[@meetings3071]

Indeed 👍

[@OrphanAnnie10]

Definitely. I watched a video on here a couple of years back and people in Tel Aviv were being interviewed and nothing in this world usually shocks me but they were saying all Palestinians should be carpet bombed and the reporter asked "even the children?" and they replied "yes, they will grow up". This gives me hope.

[@MorganHayes_Composer.Pianist]

A wonderful person, wise beyond his years . A beacon of hope for the future,

[@munno4041]

what i absolutely appreciate about him, is that he still understands that he still has priviledges in prison. he understands and recognizes that he will never be treated as heinous as the Palestinian prisoners. respect.

[@Bobby0505]

This young man is a great example for all of us

[@danas.1123]

He's pretty amazing.. I've been following him since the beginning of the assault on Gaza. He did a lot of media to bring attention to the system inside of Israel - including the indoctrination of youth at school from a young age; the racism within the system and how it dictates whether you're placed safely in intelligence or sent to the front lines; the cost of refusing to serve. He's a brave young man. GenZ's anti war perspective is one of the hopes we have for a better future.

[@blanchetv]

This young man has more common sense, compassion, empathy, and integrity in his pinky than the entire IDF. Praying and hoping that he represents the future of Israelis. 🙏

[@seeibe]

Conscientous objectors are about the only Israeli I respect. Even "leftists" who then go on to serve in the military and live in Kibutzim that are part of Gaza's prison enclosure I can't respect. I wish this brave young man the best.

[@HowardRose-b2c]

When were you last in Israel?

[@jimbob3030]

@@HowardRose-b2c Nobody needs to be there to know the ugly history.

[@ukcryptolondonbased2953]

There is a need to draw a distinction between people born there and the ones who move as adults. We cannot help where we are born and even if there were past injustices, it is a lot to ask of someone to not have attachment to the place of their birth.

[@jimbob3030]

@@ukcryptolondonbased2953 We are not just talking about past injustices, the vast majority of society there are for current injustices which is really putting it mildly.

[@stsk1061]

I don't think Israelis are particularly worried about being respected by you. It's much better to succeed and be envied than to fail and be pitied.

[@Fairuzfan2]

After October 7th I noticed a lot of young leftists in the uk and the us say “Well why aren’t these soldiers just objecting and refusing to fight?”. A lot of these people saying these things would never even dare to do something like that. In Israeli society this is a big deal. Refusing to serve endangers your life, your employment opportunities and important relationships with friends and family. This is a serious choice and should be properly commended. We as outsiders have a woefully limited understanding of the scope of indoctrination Israeli citizens experience I think.

[@franklittle8124]

But in the Vietnam era, many young Americans also faced harsh penalties for refusing to serve - although PM Pierre Trudeau opening the Canadian border and canadian citizenship to draft-refusers was really helpful. Many leftist Canadians today (like Naomi Klein) are the children of US draft refusers. I think the problem is that Israelis are a far more conservative and nationalist and racist than even Americans were in the 1960s. People who do not support ethnic cleansing of Palestinians are a tiny minority.

[@tanyajacobs9974]

Endangers your life? Don't be silly. Also a lot of people don't serve these days for health reasons but do do civil national service.

[@XRP747E]

History will underline your decision positively, Tal. You are doing a great service for humanity. Thank you - and thank you as always, Owen.

[@annourzz9419]

Well said

[@realityzoner]

I wish I had your courage Tal, I live Canada and even here I am weary of sharing my criticism of Israel, you courage is inspiring!

[@noragabb609]

From a peace loving Arab…your parents should be very proud ❤

[@mohammedmiah5175]

Courageous young man. Stood up to the bullies. Stay strong, my friend.

[@BruceBanner-l8d]

A very rare individual eho has stood by his moral compass rather than following the madness which is underway in Israel. I salute your strength and sdmire your conviction young man for standing up for whats right in the face of such adversity.

[@MrColinmaginn]

What a brave young man! Humble and with a clear moral compass.

[@Gph0367]

What an extremely brave, courageous and principled young person!!

[@kazilziya830]

I commend this young man for having the courage to have a conscience and frankly the guts to say i won't be a part of this genocide in what resembles a facist government rather than a democracy.

[@allmodcons2274]

Respect to this brave young man of integrity, and compassion. Edit* He highlights the shame british citizens should feel who have gone to Israel to fight in the IDF voluntarily. Murderous monsters.

[@cursebreaker1188]

I hope this young man survives after this, the backlash from him talking truth could have disastrous consequences for him. So brave I take my hat off to him.

[@NurulHuda-xj8ob]

Thank you Owen for giving voice to the victims.

[@jayneyaghmour7320]

Amazing young man..... So brave.

[@Falkon786]

Tal is brave and has his moral compass right to see the rights and wrong, great interview.

[@mandywithell]

@@srsmopar3808 Maybe a fool, although I would disagree with your fatuous claim, but at least he will be able to live the rest of his life knowing he chose his moral conscience over an easy path. I would also bet he will be regarded more highly, by more people, than Netanyahu, in the future!

[@frogprincereader]

Absolute respect! It's extremely hard to go against the masses, but a minimus incitpe-start from small beginnings. Your conscience is all you have at the end of the day.

[@mathswitharmien9094]

Courageous, smart , compasionate and brave young man .

[@luciannelassalle997]

Tal is a gift to our planet, a natural and powerful leader for peace ,

[@Cashew10]

He is very brave

[@nathanphillips9687]

This young man is an amazing & courageous person I’m glad he’s getting the global recognition and spreading hope for the next generations

[@suitedscooter2191]

@Tal Mitnick - The world is watching. We see you and have total respect for you. Greetings from New Zealand.

[@AliBabaFlyHigh]

I hope and Pray Tal Mitnick doesn't get into trouble after this. Thanks for opening up with Owen Jones and Thank you Owen Jones for your amazing work. I hope this unwanted violence ends soon.

[@user-em2hg6cu5u]

Thank you Owen Jones for your excellent honest journalism while being a voice for peace and giving a voice to those working towards peace ❤

[@ShrikantKalegaonkar]

Tal Mitnick is just eighteen years old. But the thoughtfulness with which he responds to questions, how deliberate he is with his answers, is beyond what most adults do. There's a depth to him. There's no denying his wisdom. I cannot fathom how scary it must be to stand apart from his own community; the immense pressure he must feel to conform. He is an outstanding example of courage. I wish him the very best in his struggle.

[@Jean-rg4sp]

*For his age, Tal Mitnick is a rare and wise voice in Israel.*

[@seanhunt7750]

Thank you Tal for not forgetting your humanity and courage in the face of evil. So many innocent children have died and your act of decency and bravery will forever be remembered in this time of great evil.

[@seanhunt7750]

@@srsmopar3808 Your the bum. You're the nobody. You don't have 1% of his courage to stand up against this evil.

[@Hide_and_silk]

What a wonderful, brave young man. His parents must be very proud of him.

[@chick930]

very brave young man he deserves to do well, lets hope he goes into politics

[@fruk100]

What an inspiring young guy!! If only more people was like him the world would be a better place.

[@missingangelANGEL]

Wow, your parents should be proud, im so glad humanity wins with him. He chooses nonviolence

[@haveaniceday365.]

He is a smart independent thinker and also brave.Kudos!

[@outcastp23]

Very courageous young man, his humanity really does give me hope. The world needs more people like him.

[@jamiesedgefield5476]

Tal, thank you for giving us some hope.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

This kid has more courage than any of use

[@ahimsainthekitchen]

Young people like Tal should be the new leaders. Kind, Compassionate and Brave. You have a bright future. You are a HERO!

[@deirdrehar]

A true human being showing his humanity..Thank-you to a very wise and beautiful hearted young man. You're bravery is incredible.

[@tommyhughes2264]

With young people like Tal Mitnick around there is still hope know matter how small that hope is.

[@jaydef6497]

Just watched his interview on democracy now, and I am stricken with admiration for his bravery

[@SteveDonahue-l6q]

Amen brother Tal Mitnick! Thank you for giving us hope and hope we can help you stay hopeful.

[@DK-pn8bd]

The level of courage, empathy and intelligence needed to take his stance particularly where he lives must be staggering. Completely agree with Owen, what he has done is awe inspiring.

[@NathDowns]

Moral clarity and maturity beyond his years.

[@njayaram3741]

SALUTE to this brave person! Thank you, Sir!

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Thanks for your continued coverage, Owen

[@SamChow-d8w]

Agreed 💯

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

@@srsmopar3808 you are here, so clearly you listen to him

[@PC-ONE]

If I was a palestinian Tal would be a person who I'd like to have as a neighbour. Sharing one country with people like him is just a pleasure.

[@Cauldron6]

Heroic strength of this young man!!! Always keep fighting for peace!

[@tigrecito48]

30 days in prison or chance to die and chance to be forced to murder innocent civilians? yeah i'll take that 30 days in prison quite easily thanks!

[@jaydef6497]

He is so brave, and it’s probably going to be longer than thirty days. He’s back in prison on Monday, for another thirty days. And it’s seems like that might the cycle until this genocide is done…

[@mxewris2355]

I'm not familiar with the process, but according to his statements after his jailtime he will be called up again, again refuse and again serve jailtime. Probably until the war is over or until they decide to stop calling him up for service.

That’s what I’m saying 1000%. I would DEFINITELY choose 30 days in jail.

@@mxewris2355Omg that is terrible. Maybe he could leave Israel during the interim. I’m SURE Americans would host him until he gets on his feet here. I definitely would!

[@deend7824]

Oh his family can ALL just move back to America - I'M SURE HE HAS DUAL NATIONALITY

[@eimygineka123]

What a wonderful young man. Solidarity.

[@afaqz123]

Tal is the man. Anyone who can stand pressure is the real man and leader.

[@tahajfirst6836]

Regardless of their previous opinions, his parents must be SO proud, to have raised such an intelligent, brave, morally righteous and strong willed young man. I can't even imagine.

[@SilviaScatizzi]

I immensely admire Tal Mitnick! Thank you Owen for giving Tal the opportunity to shed light on the darkness of reason!

[@yislam1]

Tal Mitnick. Well done young man. An inspiration for us all.

[@jeanyiuable]

This brave and kind boy is a symbol of hope for the future.

[@desfrancis2543]

We salute you Tal. May you live a long and healthy life infusing many future generations with your courage

[@grahamhireme9283]

A giant among the feeble minded. I hope we get to hear him again

[@onamactavish9352]

What a remarkable courageous young man. Thank you for the bravery you have endured, which I'm sure has not been easy. You have made a moral stand and are to be applauded for this ❤

[@hilaryporter7841]

Tal Mitnik shows us all what superior human moral values are. He's young but already a morally fully formed man. I wish him the strength of perseverance against the misguided forces which will try to knoock him off course. I used the word superior deliberately because the colonial west and now Israel have tried to put across to the rest of the world their supposed superiority. They do not realise that the only way one can be superior in this life is to live by superior moral values. Genocide and ethnic cleansing are not that.

[@theresabarzee1463]

Excellent words.

[@ninaheldmann5619]

What a brave and intelligent young man, a beautiful soul❤

[@HassanPartov]

Amazing human being ❤ for first time I feel hopeful seeing these young, brave and wise Israelis

[@kjohnson1262]

Tal is so brave, smart & empathetic... hoping the younger generation will be like him, but wishing all can realize what he sees.

[@wekings9073]

This is what true humanity is all about. An example for all young people.

[@mohamedelghali-i8z]

Thanks for your efforts to support our brother's in Palestine

[@queenkizkurt]

What an absolutely wonderful and intelligent young man. It’s truly difficult to stand up and hold your country and people accountable, many don’t. Thank you Tal, from someone who was traumatised by the Israeli invasion of the Lebanese south, and grew up with the understanding that no Israeli will sympathise with the us or the plight of the Palestinians

[@theresabarzee1463]

bless you for sharing that. May Lebanon, Palestine, all who tell truths also be free. May you too. Thank you.

[@sihr07]

So much respect for this young man, immensely more mature, analytical and compassionate than most adults

[@Humanbeing_normal]

It is immense hopefull to se you within this society to stay human. You have the backup of the Community Breaking the Silence in Israel.

[@fm8644]

He is a really brave young man. A person who is truly against w@r and bloodshed. In actions , not just words

[@joakimlartey6541]

This young man is only 18! Very very courageous...

[@Mohamed-dj7qf]

Very respectable and admirable stance from this courageous young man

[@charlenekoya]

Thank you. Tal is incredibly courageous and inspiring. He speaks truth so graciously and powerfully. I feel hope

[@Anna-xc9kj]

Very brave, gives us hope for the future.

[@charleswilkie2097]

Utterly Owen - this courageous young man deserves the utmost respect. All power to you Tal from Aotearoa NZ.

[@salbah6623]

Respect to you Tal and Owen for standing up to the truth.

[@free_spirit111]

This young man is a beacon of hope 🙏 🙌

[@shaybritting6019]

Appreciations, greetings, thanks for this report! ❤

[@samp9418]

This man may have single-handedly restored my faith in humanity xD great interview!!

[@chilli_bean_23]

Bravo Tal! You are doing the right thing and I wish you continued strength and courage to stand up against violence, oppression and bigotry.

[@harriskhan7671]

a brave & truthful young man speaking against genocide.

[@Asdfgfdmn]

How can a reasonable person doesn’t come to the conclusion of returning Palestine to its righteous owners of Palestinians before there nakba 1948 ? Anything short of that is immoral

[@ballinkingston]

Very articulate young man. I wonder about one comment he has said several times. "Systems corrupt people ". But systems are created by people, they don't exist on their own. People are responsible.

[@Ell647]

It amazes me how this 18 year old has so much understanding and strength to stand up a agonist the IOF. In years to come when this is all over he will remembered as one of the heroes of this episode in history.

[@sean23678]

What a beautiful brave soul. I hope more people see and hear his humanity and know there is a better way ❤

[@melodieday-yf6dn]

I hope no harm / punishment comes to this brave young man after candidly and courageously talking about what’s going on in Israel. I am sure there are a lot more Israelis who think like him but haven’t been able to tell anyone for fear of being shunned by their families and society. Thank you Owen for giving people like him a platform. ❤️