Reservist Arrested for Conscientious Objection Almost a Year Ago
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A resident of Shaarei Tikvah, in Samaria, was arrested Monday night for an act of conscientious objection he made nearly one year ago, on the eve of Israel’s unilateral withdrawal from Gaza and northern Samaria. At the time, Reuven Weissblich, a father of three and a Lubavitcher Chassid, refused to report for reserve duty, writing to his commanders that he “does not want to be a part of the crime of expulsion” and that the Torah forbids relinquishing parts of the Land of Israel.
Police officers turned up at Weissblich’s home Monday with no prior warning or summons. Ever since his arrest, he has been unable to speak with his family.
A popular Chabad website reports that half-a-year ago, Weissblich received a phone call from his contact officer explaining that his commanding officers had decided to charge Weissblich for his refusal to report for reserve duty. When he asked when the trial might be, the officer who called him had no answer.