Do you have to be Jewish to join the IDF?
The Israeli Defense Service Law (חוק שירות ביטחון) regulates these duties and exceptions. According to the Defense Service Law, the enlistment to the Israeli Defense Forces is mandatory for all Israeli citizens who have turned 18 (with the above-mentioned exemptions enshrined in the Defense Service Law).
Can a non citizen join the Israeli army?
Israel Defense Forces – Israel recruits non-Israeli Jews—and non-Jews with at least one Jewish grandparent—through the Mahal and Garin Tzabar programs. They also recruit converts to Judaism.
Can I volunteer for the IDF without becoming an Israeli citizen?
If you are interested in volunteering for the IDF without becoming an Israeli citizen, there are a few short-term volunteer programs available. Mahal: Mahal is an enlistment track dating back to the 1948 War of Independence specifically designed for foreign volunteers wishing to serve in the IDF and full combat and support roles.
Can non-Israelis join the IDF Mahal program?
Basically all non-Israeli citizens ( men: age 18 – 23 inclusive | women: age 18 – 20 inclusive | physicians 35 inclusive) qualify for the above IDF Mahal programs (i.e. without acquiring Israeli citizenship). However, the service time of non-Israelis with a close link to Israel such as
How can I join the IDF as an immigrant?
If you are interested in serving in the IDF, there are a number of options available, depending on your age, physical condition and status. Contact the IDF Enlistment Center’s Coordinator for New Immigrants: [email protected]
What is ididf path for Israeli citizens residing overseas?
IDF regular path for Israeli citizens residing overseas – Cumulative qualifications: age at enlistment: 18 and older. Israeli citizen. either resident of Israel after your 10th birthday or cumulated visits in Israel of more than 120 days in anyone of the calendar years after your 10th birthday.