Despite not being required to serve, hundreds of Arab-Israelis enter the IDF or national volunteer service every year.

In Israel, all citizens have mandatory service in the IDF, with the exception of the Arab Muslim and Christian communities.

Despite not being required to serve, hundreds of Arab Israelis enter the IDF or a national volunteer service every year.

Arab-Israeli Yoseph Haddad explains why he chose to volunteer for the IDF and why he’s proud to serve.

Everywhere in the world, whether it’s in lectures, meetings, and certainly in the media, I’m always asked why I chose to volunteer and serve in the IDF as an Arab.
Here is my answer: pic.twitter.com/qvhIHZFbx2

— יוסף חדאד – Yoseph Haddad (@YosephHaddad) April 19, 2023