Five Israeli conscientious objectors were kicked out of the Israeli army after spending almost two years in the stockade. The army cited “conduct unbecoming” soldiers as the reason for the dishonorable discharge Tuesday of the five men, who were jailed in 2002 for refusing induction orders.
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