See Derf's replies for some important perspective on Miriam's work and views, and why this VanCaf decision was almost certainly an overreaction, despite the very real suffering in Gaza and the IDF's current war crimes there.

Isn't serving in the IDF manditory for all citizens?

Fwiw cultural boycott helped bring down South Africa’s apartheid system.

Who runs VanCaf these days anyway? I would love to know who made this decision.Who runs VanCaf these days anyway? I would love to know who made this decision.

Wow, this is real poor form on VanCaf.