Thursday, October 28, 2010

(PIC) Celebrating Diversity In The IDF

Soldiers of different ethnic and religious backgrounds serve in the various branches of the Israel Defense Forces. From 2000-2008 there has been an 86% increase in the enlistment of Christians and 71% increase of Bedouins in the IDF. As of October 2010, over 1,000 Christian and Bedouin volunteers serve in the military, while 2.8% of all males in mandatory service are Druze.

One of the many goals of the Israeli army is to serve as a melting pot for the varying socioeconomic and ethnic groups that reside in the country. In order to ensure that all recruits enter the army with the same level of ability, a wide variety of programs exists to assist those who need to further develop their skills.

This album shows some of the many diverse faces of the IDF, and the programs that have been implemented in order to improve integration and ensure that all soldiers have the opportunity to succeed both within the army framework and well after their service. From preparatory academies for Israeli Ethiopians, to special events celebrating Bedouin soldiers and their communities, the IDF takes many measures to respect and honor the different backgrounds of the soldiers and help afford them opportunities.



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Paratrooper Brigade Drills by Israel Defense Forces
Golani Brigade Race by Israel Defense Forces
"Egoznik" in Training by Israel Defense Forces
Golani Soldier in Camaflouge by Israel Defense Forces
Kfir Soldiers in Training by Israel Defense Forces
Female Combat Soldiers Cycle by Israel Defense Forces
Chief of the Ground Forces by Israel Defense Forces
Break Time for Battalion 50 by Israel Defense Forces
Outstanding Soldiers by Israel Defense Forces
Tree Planting with New Immigrants by Israel Defense Forces
At the Western Wall by Israel Defense Forces
Honoring the Eid Al-Fitr Holiday by Israel Defense Forces
First African Hebrew in Ground Forces by Israel Defense Forces
Paratrooper Brigade "Gibush" by Israel Defense Forces
Soldier Practices In Case of Chemical Attacks by Israel Defense Forces
Golani Brigade Commando Drill by Israel Defense Forces
Bedouin Holiday Dinner by Israel Defense Forces
Ceremony Honoring Druze Soldiers by Israel Defense Forces
Award of Excellence by Israel Defense Forces
Home Front Command Search and Rescue Drill by Israel Defense Forces
Nachal Brigade Trekking with Stretchers by Israel Defense Forces
Herev Battalion Exhibits Bravery in Combat by Israel Defense Forces
Taking a Break by Israel Defense Forces
Naval Officer's Graduation Ceremony by Israel Defense Forces
Soldiers in Gadna Preparatory Program for the IDF by Israel Defense Forces
Morning Prayers by Israel Defense Forces
Preparatory Program for Ethiopian Israelis by Israel Defense Forces
Preparatory Program for Ethiopian Israelis by Israel Defense Forces
Standing Guard in Nablus by Israel Defense Forces
Bedouin Battalion by Israel Defense Forces
Bedouin Battalion by Israel Defense Forces
Bedouin Battalion by Israel Defense Forces
Bedouin Battalion by Israel Defense Forces
Bedouin Battalion by Israel Defense Forces
Diplomas for Combat Troops by Israel Defense Forces
Diplomas for Combat Troops by Israel Defense Forces
First Ethiopian Ordnance Officer in Israeli History by Israel Defense Forces








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