Jehuda Shaul

Jehuda Shaul is a former Israeli soldier and prominent anti-occupation activist known for his outspoken criticism of the Israeli army's actions in the Palestinian territories. Born in Jerusalem and raised in an Orthodox Jewish family, he served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from 2001 to 2004, spending two years in the West Bank. Following his military service, he co-founded the organization Breaking the Silence, which exposes human rights violations against Palestinians. In 2020, he established the independent think tank Ofek, advocating for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Shaul's views have shifted significantly over the years, moving from a right-wing perspective to a more left-leaning stance that emphasizes the rights and self-determination of Palestinians.