In this episode, I speak with Nadav Weiman, Executive Director of Breaking the Silence, a group of former Israeli soldiers exposing the inner workings of military occupation. Nadav once served as a sniper in the West Bank — now he speaks out about what he saw, did, and was ordered to do.We discuss his personal journey from soldier to whistleblower, how the events of October 7, 2023, have escalated violence in the West Bank, and what it means to hold onto moral clarity in a system built on denial.Nadav also reflects on the backlash — from politicians, the army, and society — and the moral courage required to keep going. As international scrutiny grows and civil space shrinks, Breaking the Silence is doubling down: collecting testimonies, speaking abroad, and building pressure for accountability.This episode is about the cost of complicity — and the power of truth, even when it’s inconvenient.Special thanks to OFEK: The Israeli Center for Public Affairs, Jordi Kuragari (video), Simon Eichinger (post-production), and Lea Volz & 365 Sherpas (editorial support).This podcast is a project by Gesellschaft im Wandel gGmbH and is funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung.Thanks for listening — subscribe and share!Guest: Nadav WeimanHost: Shai HoffmannLinks: Breaking the Silence – Official Site Democracy Now Interview (2024) Haaretz: Why I Broke the Silence Huck Magazine YouTube: Nadav Weiman YouTube: Breaking the Silence DocNadav Weiman war Scharfschütze in der israelischen Armee. Heute ist er Direktor von Breaking the Silence – einer Organisation ehemaliger Soldat*innen, die öffentlich über Menschenrechtsverletzungen in den besetzten Gebieten sprechen.Wir sprechen über sein persönliches Umdenken, den zunehmenden Druck auf Menschenrechtsarbeit seit dem 7. Oktober 2023 und den Mut, der nötig ist, um sich öffentlich gegen die Besatzung zu stellen.Ein besonderer Dank an OFEK, Jordi Kuragari, Simon Eichinger und Lea Volz & 365 Sherpas.Dieser Podcast ist ein Projekt der Gesellschaft im Wandel gGmbH und wird von der Robert Bosch Stiftung gefördert.Danke fürs Zuhören – abonniert und teilt gern!

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