Avner Gvaryahu

Avner Gvaryahu is a former Israeli paratrooper and commander of an elite sniper unit who now serves as the Jewish Diaspora Activities Coordinator at Breaking the Silence. He is currently on tour through the U.S. promoting our book, titled Our Harsh Logic, which analyzes over ten years of testimony from Israeli soldiers who served in the Occupied Territories.

Introducing Tzipi Livni to the Occupation

Occupation Truth

Avner Gvaryahu

Published Oct. 01, 2013

Israeli Soldiers Dancing at Hebron Wedding Were Probably Not Welcome Guests

Hebron Gangnam

A video showing Israeli soldiers dancing with Palestinian wedding celebrants in Hebron went viral because it seemed to show peaceful co-existence between occupier and occupied. But a former Israeli soldier who served in Hebron is pretty sure there's more to the video than meets the eye.

Avner Gvaryahu

Published Aug. 30, 2013