On the day of Mattan Helman's refusal, his friends and supporters gathered, among them draft refusers and former refusers and the "Mesarvot" movement and demonstrated their support in the best of tradition. At the same time, many recruits gathered, accompanied by their families and friends. Within a short time a clash arose between supporters and recruits. Will it be possible to reach a dialogue without violence and heated debate? After declaring his refusal, Mattan was sentenced to ten days in military prison.