Breaking the Silence
Photo | Glenn Osmundson
Photo | Glenn Osmundson
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On Nov. 18, about 100 people listened to a group from Breaking the Silence at a program sponsored by J Street Rhode Island.
The speakers, all veteran Lone Soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces, explained their experiences while on duty in Israel’s West Bank.
Breaking the Silence is an Israeli non-governmental organization started in 2004 by IDF veterans. The intent is to allow soldiers to confidentially disclose their experiences in the armed forces. Some now speak to a variety of groups about their life in the military, offering an alternative viewpoint to other touring groups. “Our work aims to being an end to the occupation,” according to their website.
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Breaking the silence, Israel, J Street
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