Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF
The government has approved the creation of a dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in the IDF. This decision comes in response to a notable increase in the number of immigrants making Aliyah since October 7. The unit will focus on guiding and supporting olim, particularly lone soldiers joining through the Garin Tzabar Scouts program.
- ▪The new unit will specialize in supporting immigrants in the IDF.
- ▪There has been a significant rise in the number of immigrants since October 7.
- ▪Over 150 lone soldiers are joining the IDF through the Garin Tzabar Scouts program.
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Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDFThe establishment of the unit, which will specialize in guiding and supporting olim in the IDF, follows a significant rise in the number of immigrants who have chosen to make Aliyah since October 7. Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.(photo credit: TZOFIM GARIN TZABAR)
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