Category Archives: Minorities

Today in History: Operation Moses

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

On this date, 27 years ago, a historic operation was conducted that brought over 8,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel, to the place that had been the subject of their longing for so many years.

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Meet Emanuel Pasana, Garin program’s First Ethiopian Officer

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

The Nahal Brigade has always been proud of its diverse population and its ability to integrate new immigrants. Since 1947, the brigade has welcomed Jews from around the world asking to serve in the IDF through its Garin program, a … Continue reading →

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IDF Chief of Staff Marks Eid al-Adha

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

Last Friday, the IDF’s Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz visited the Bedouin and Druze communities which are celebrating now the religious holiday of Eid al-Adha. Lt. Gen. Gantz visited the Israeli-Arab local council of Zarzir where … Continue reading →

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The IDF and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Ease Restrictions during Ramadan

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

In anticipation of the upcoming Ramadan period, celebrated by Palestinian Muslims, which begins today, August 1, 2011, the IDF and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (CoGAT), will ease restrictions in line with the directives of IDF Chief … Continue reading →

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First IDF Officer from Guinea Began Life in Israel as Refugee

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

<Cross posted from the IDF French Blog> Arriving illegally from the Republic of Guinea to Israel in 2005, Avi Bari overcame all obstacles that once stood in his path and became an officer in the IDF. He tells of his … Continue reading →

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