The article explores the moral dilemmas faced by citizens when their country engages in actions they find deeply troubling. Through interviews with Israeli dissidents, including a human rights lawyer, a young military refuser, and a filmmaker, the piece highlights the personal risks and sacrifices involved in resisting state policies. These individuals share their experiences of being labeled traitors, facing physical danger, or leaving their homeland to avoid complicity. The article draws parallels to other countries, suggesting that active resistance may become necessary when national actions conflict with personal values.