Similar to the IDF’s 'Special in Uniform' program, the Israeli Police launched its own initiative, enabling people with special needs to serve, contribute, and protect Israel in their own unique way.

With over 400 performances behind her, Yehuda channels her experience into mentoring the next generation.

'We know how critical things are on the front, and we responded to the nation’s call.'

After fulfilling her dream of becoming a soldier in the IDF, Ortal is now setting her sights on her next dream.

"The IDF gives us all a chance to be our very best and give our all. They taught me to believe in myself.”

Despite their 'special needs,' these Israelis give an “extra special’ contribution to the defense and protection of the State of Israel.

Instead of accepting an exemption from the IDF because of his disability, Itai Kaufman joined Special in Uniform and has even gone on to receive a special award!

Daniel Defour, despite being blinded at a young age, never gave up on his dream to serve in the IDF. Last week, his dream finally came true.

Due to their experience in preparing emergency and crisis kits, Israel's special needs soldiers have been recruited to pack coronavirus testing gear.

Through these unique Israeli programs, young adults with special needs serve their country, while building confidence and developing valuable life skills.

The IDF not only includes Israelis from different ethnicities and religions, it helps those with disabilities participate in meaningful service to their country.

'All of Israeli society benefits from your service,' Rivlin told a group of IDF special needs soldiers.

An Israeli teen has become the first blind IDF soldier.

Hundreds of Eritrean asylum-seekers marched in Tel Aviv in support of a UN probe into the African state's regime, considered one of the world's most repressive; The 3 Million Club is an Israeli NGO that works in Haiti, Nepal, and is now starting in India to save children from malnutrition, and much more.