As Trump Sets Military Against Civilians, Service Members Have Duty to Disobey

The Marines are trained in combat, not crowd control. People are likely to get hurt.

As Trump Sets Military Against Civilians, Service Members Have Duty to Disobey

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If your conscience troubles you… you may have options

In recent years, we have gotten calls on the GI Rights Hotline from service members concerned about having to police the US-Mexican border and/or police demostrations in the US. Others feel disturbed by US support for specific overseas operations, like Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Many call us with a troubled conscience, and some ask about applying for a conscientious objection (CO) discharge. Military regulations spell out very specific criteria for military members to qualify as a conscientious objector. Keep reading to see if a CO discharge may be appropriate for you. Even if you don’t meet the definition of a conscientious objector, you may still qualify for a different discharge. You can call us on the hotline to discuss your options: 877-447-4487.

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Al-Aqsa Mosque: Israel police storm the complex following Gaza ceasefire

Al-Aqsa Mosque: Israel police storm the complex following Gaza ceasefire

Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said officers had been targeted by Palestinians who threw stones, and began “riot” suppressing measures.

At least 20 Palestinians have been wounded, with two being taken to hospital, according to Palestine Red Crescent. Reuters reported stones and molotov cocktails being thrown towards police.

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Israeli police injure 20 Palestinians at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli warplanes bomb two locations in central Gaza + Scores of worshipers injured for 2nd night as Israel clamps down on worshipers

Israeli warplanes bomb two locations in central Gaza

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Scores of worshipers injured for 2nd night as Israel clamps down on worshipers

The forces used rubber-coated rounds, stun grenades and teargas to attack the worshipers, leaving at least 90 people wounded, of whom 30 were hospitalized. Several of the injuries were for children below 18, including a 12-month-ol toddler.