Meet René: The IDF’s First Ever Swiss-Bedouin Medic
Sgt. René Elhozayel ishalf Bedouin, half Swiss-Jew. He celebrates both Eid al-Adha and Passover. Here is his story.
Tag: Bedouin
The Secret Techniques of IDF Bedouin Scouts
How do you track faded footprints in the dark in a desert spreading over more than 10,000 square kilometers? Answer: The Desert Reconnaissance Battalion.
The Natural Detectives: Desert Reconnaissance Battalion
The Desert Reconnaissance Battalion (Hebrew: “Gadsar”) is unique in many regards. It’s comprised almost entirely of Bedouin soldiers and stationed near the Gaza Strip, where its soldiers use their unique skills to track terrorists and thwart infiltration attempts into Israel.
In-Depth Analysis: The IDF’s Role and Impact on Israel’s Society, 24 Aug 2010
The following analysis takes a comprehensive look at the historical and contemporary role and influence that the Israel Defense Forces has had in Israeli society, and highlights the benefits of the IDF as a “people’s army”-one which serves as a