The Trans Teen Imprisoned for Refusing to Join the IDF
From A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein
Published 8/6/2025
From A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein
Published 8/6/2025
Yona Roseman is 19. In two weeks, the Israeli government is imprisoning her for refusing to join Israel's military, for which service is required by all Israeli Jewish teenagers. Because she is transgender, Yona anticipates she’ll be kept in solitary confinement for 22 hours per day. She’s been…
