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Can non Jews join the Israeli military?
Conscription exists in Israel for all Israeli citizens over the age of 18 who are Jewish (both genders), or Druze and Circassian (male only); Arab citizens of Israel are not conscripted. Arab citizens can enlist if they want to but are not required by law.
What happens if you refuse to join IDF?
A smaller number of them have also signed a public letter in which they state their intent to refuse any service in the army. Such a behaviour has usually resulted in repeated jail sentences of several weeks.
Do immigrants have to serve in the IDF?
Many young new immigrants to Israel happily enlist in the IDF, as an integration track into Israeli society and a way to contribute to the State of Israel. However, older immigrants, career professionals or parents are happy to know that they are exempt from compulsory service.
Do you have to join the IDF if you move to Israel?
According to Israel’s Defense Law, service in the IDF is obligatory. This law applies to: – Citizens of the State of Israel, whether they are residing in Israel or abroad, even if they have another nationality. – Permanent residents of Israel, even if they are not Israeli citizens.
Do you have to be Israeli to join the IDF?
How strong is the Israeli army?
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has nearly 170,000 active military personnel while it lists more than three million males and females available for army service. It’s an extraordinary number for an overall population of just 9 million, showing just how heavily militarised Israel has become.
Are there any non-Jewish people in the IDF?
They have reached to high ranking officers and even generals in the IDF. Currently in addition to the Druze and the Bedouins there are many Arab Christians enlisted and Muslims too. Apparently foreign non-Jews cannot volunteer for the IDF. See Mahal-IDF-Volunteers .
Can non-Jewish people help the Israel Defense Forces?
There is, however, a program under which non-citizens come from abroad and help out on IDF bases in a support capacity for a couple of weeks, no firearms involved. Non-Jews can participate– with the exception, I believe, of those who seem to be out to convert the Jews.
Can I join the IDF If my parents live in Israel?
If anyone of your parents resides in Israel, your min. service time could be longer [if this applies to you – here] willing to do at least 14 months of IDF service, shoulder to shoulder with regular Israeli soldiers. If anyone of your parents resides in Israel, your min. service time could be longer [if this applies to you – here]
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