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A young man joined army now believes the treatment of Palestinians is wrong.

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A young man left London to join Israel's army because he wanted to defend the Jewish people but now believes the treatment of Palestinians is morally wrong

When he witnessed the occupation as a soldier, Carmel said he came to realize that Israel's policies were as much a force for violence as the terrorism it was supposed to prevent.

Carmel said he left the army determined to prove that "you can be a patriot and criticize the occupation."

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