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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.