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| Shirin Shlian - Coisas Judaicas |
Can a person be both an Arab and an Israeli citizen good enough to want to defend their country in uniform? Apparently the answer is yes. Just ask Shirin Shlian, soldier of the IDF twenties, originally from an Arab village in Galilee, in the army whose job is to encourage high school students to enlist in the armed forces.
Moreover, to enlist in units combattenti.Visto that there are young Jewish Israelis who are doing everything to avoid compulsory military service, the story of the Arab family Shlian seems quite surprising.
Shirin is not the only family member who serves in the IDF: his brother is greater in a combat unit, while another brother served in the Border Police. "Many Arabs and Jews ask me why I are enlisted in the IDF - Shirin said to his friends in the city of Nazareth Illit, in northern Israel - Especially when they hear that the Jews are Arab and they are surprised. Must be the good education I received in the family.
I smile at all and not fight with anybody. "Shirin has enlisted several months ago and has followed a course for young instructors. As part of its tasks, it should be in high school in Nazareth Illit to talk about recruitment into armed forces with the students of the last and penultimate year. "I keep them lessons in the demand for conscription, military service in the IDF and the tasks that the military offers.
Then I have meetings face to face with individual students with the aim of encouraging them to give their contribution to serving in a meaningful way. Students congratulate me for my decision to enlist voluntary [Arab citizens of Israel are exempt from compulsory military service, ed] to give my contribution to the country.
"However, when he returns home to her village, Shirin takes off her uniform and wearing civilian clothes to avoid any kind of friction with those who might disapprove of his choice. "I'm not scared of anyone - but also takes to make it clear - and I never received any type of threat." He concludes: "I am very proud of my military service. I had always wanted to join the army and give my contribution to the defense of my country.
" Shirin says that her boyfriend agrees and has supported her in her scelta.Di, the mayor of Nazareth Illit, Shimon gaps, speak only good. "The soldier Shirin - he says - is a positive example. There are many like her, here in Nazareth Illit, a city that represents the co-existence among all segments of Israeli society.
"(From: Ynetnews, 01.19.12) http://www.israele.net/
