Itamar Greenberg was released after spending 197 days in prison—the longest imprisonment for an objector in two decades. The Israeli army determined he had displayed “bad behavior.” He first refused to serve in August 2024 and was subsequently sentenced to five prison terms.
Greenberg was supported during his refusal process by Mesarvot Network.
After receiving the exemption, Greenberg said: “The Israeli army has finally decided to release me today after 197 days in prison. It was a long and exhausting time, but my refusal to enlist is only the first step of my journey. Evil should start trembling from this day forward because I’m in the fight against it with full force – until this world is a better place. Until there is peace, freedom, and equality for all. I invite you to join me in this struggle.”
