My respect and admiration to Omer Goldman.

Israel uses all its power to oppress the occupied Palestinian people. This will make many good Israel become new Omer Goldman.
Just like America, Israel has a shoot first and ask questions later mentality, which can be seen.

Antonio da Silva, Rosario, argentina

Yes David, it is named the Israeli Defence Forces, but it's funny how many things in warfare and politics are labelled as the opposite of what they actually do. Just like America, Israel has a shoot first and ask questions later mentality, which can be seen by their shooting at one of their own

Gavin Le Boutillier, Bilton, East Yorkshire

It's cute how you all pretend to want peace and all love to blame Israel for everything, but until the Palestinians, and the arab islamic world, doesn't want to destroy Israel anymore, peace is impossible. Terrorists were attacking Israel constantly, so Israel put a defensive barrier up. Deal.

Steve, Boston, USA

Israel always refused to refer to it's military as an army. It 's always called the Israel DEFENSE Forces. They want only to defend the country against those that seek it's destruction & pray for the day they aren't needed. If they sought to really take other land.. they could easily take anything.

David , Toronto, canada

Robert, from LA: "Goldman craves attention and CHOSE not to serve"

You seem to think that this is a bad thing. Her refusal is an act of protest, so yes, I imagine that she does crave attention; the more the better. After all, what's the point in making a statement if no-one's going to hear?

KK, Blackburn, UK

This young woman has more guts than any of the keyboard korporals who criticize her. Obviously, her family connections would have guaranteed her a cushy military slot. Instead she chose honor and conscience. Something that barstool brigade commanders who have never fought cannot understand.

Carl Street, San Francisco California , USA

UN Resolutions condemn Israeli's presence in occupied territories. It is an illegal invasion and the Palestinians have right ti resist under UN charter. What is the problem? Even Some jews recongnise this reality. Why are we so blinded by media propaganda!

Jim, Manchester, UK

If you want World PEACE, then please Read and Recommend "THE ART OF PEACE" by Morihei Ueshiba, (founder of Aikido - the martial art of love), to Everyone you Know and Love. Thank You. (So Be It.)

John Robert Martino, NYC, USA

If she wants peace, maybe she can also ask Palestinian politicians and media when they will give a date for voter registration of the refugees? So a peace process can be put to a referendum. Or when elections are held for the Knesset, then Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza and camps also vote?

Hugo van Randwyck, London, Uk

People, let us remember. Israel's occupation is not illegal, it is most (not all) of the 'settlements' that are. And Robert in LA is correct -- there are other non-military ways to do natl service. The IDF are not murderers (sorry Peter in BC and Sara) but are similar to any proper army anywhere.

C Bozner, London,

This very brave young woman illustrates why it is so important for the world to understand that all Jews are not zionists. When you get rid of the zionists, (as with other bigots such as nationalists & fundamentalist movements anywhere in the world) then peace will stand a chance!

Kevin Sullivan, London,

Ah well...every nation has its quislings, including Israel.

BTW, there are many of Israeli girls ( mainly Orthodox) who choose not to seve in the Tzahal ( the IDF) but do national service of other kinds with the full approval of the authorities.

Goldman craves attention and CHOSE not to serve

Robert, Los Angeles, USA

Omg I want to marry this woman. She stands firm and strong and fights for her beliefs, fights for human being rights...

I wish this world had more people like her and less sheep.

Steve, Perth, Australia

The best way to indoctrinate the young is stick them in the armed forces. That's why Israel has the draft, as it's Nuclear arsenal alone is sufficient to guarantee it's security for all time.

Shaun, Exeter, UK

Glory and power to this woman who has the great courage to make peace, not war. To refuse the mental sick religion of war. We are few and far apart, and we may die before civilization has come to our planet, we peacemakers give true meaning to compassion and love, We are with you in your solitude.

Alex, Philipsburg, Farawayistan

Good for her. Thousands of other young Israeli's refuse in this manner but still Israel insist on the illegal occupation and brutalising of the Palestinians and the world cheer them on.

Marilyn, Adelaide, Australia

Well done Omer Perhaps now more people will believe about the murderous attitude of the IDF. Building walls, terrorising Palestinians will never bring security to Israel but the attitude of young people like Omer may. I wish her well.

Peter, Vancouver.BC, Canada

Everyone deserves to have their say , this young girl didn't want to serve for the israeli army because she didnt believe in what they were doing(killing innocent people).
if i were her ... i would refuse to.

Sara , London, UK

SGA, what has this to do with whether the objector is a man or a woman? did you not read the article? or did you just not understand it? ... do you really believe that those who refuse to fight do so simply because they are afraid?

Marco, Kraków, Poland

For men or women it is much easier to simply join the army then to be a conscientious objectors. To refuse is definitely not the easy way out, it takes much more courage then most people think

CG, toronto , Canada

Women demand equal rights worldwide but refuse too often to bear equal responsibility. Man up, g/f. Equal rights means just that, take the good with the bad or leave the good alone. Talk is cheap. If you are going to 'dish it', you better be prepared to 'take it'. If not, game over.

SGA, Tampa, USA