(NEWS) Peres, Ashkenazi Praise Druze Soldiers

"During annual ceremony, president admires Druze heritage, chief of staff notes Druze integration into high command positions

'You were always a numerical minority but a majority in terms of quality,' President Shimon Peres said to Druze soldiers in Tiberias on Tuesday during a ceremony honoring the Druze in the IDF. Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Gabi Ashkenazi also praised them and congratulated them on integrating in the higher command echelons and all IDF units.

This is the seventh such ceremony which is held annually in one of the northern towns. This year, with support from Bank Hapoalim, the soldiers also enjoyed a day of fun activities on the shores of the Sea of Galilee."