Pre-military academy in the works for Muslim IDF volunteers
Several youths have already applied, but they since Muslims are not included in compulsory conscription the are required to pass specific Defense Ministry procedures before being drafted.
An IDF Beduin tracker on patrol. Unlike other minorities that serve in the army, for Beduin, service is on a volunteer basis.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)ByJEREMY SHARON