A citizen of any country is most proud of its army. One of the biggest reasons behind this is that whenever enemy countries attack, these same soldiers risk their lives to protect the common people. Now imagine what would happen if there was a country where every citizen was a soldier. In reality, there is such a country. His name is Israel. Israel has been in the news continuously for two months. The reason behind this is the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza since October 7.
Every Citizen Soldier Of Israel
Compulsory military service is required for men and women in Israel. In this country, men must serve in the army for two and a half years, whereas women must serve in the military for two years. In some special circumstances, male soldiers must give an additional four months of training, whereas, in exceptional circumstances, women have to serve an additional 8 months.
Under the rules, it is mandatory for anyone serving in the army to be a Jew, Druze or Circassian. Other Israelis, religious women, married persons, and those deemed medically or mentally unfit are exempted from mandatory military service. However, even after this exemption, many Israelis served in the army.
Now We Can See Peace
There may soon be a complete end to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. For the first time, Hamas has freed two dozen people held hostage in Gaza and sent them to Israel. In return, Israel has also released Palestinian prisoners. Under the agreement between Israel and Hamas, hostages are being released from both sides.
More than 15 thousand Palestinians have lost their lives so far in this ongoing war in the Middle East. The death toll in the Hamas attack in Israel is around 1200. When Hamas attacked Israel, about 250 people were kidnapped. Israel is working to get all these hostages released. In such a situation, let us know the major updates in this war that has been going on for over a month.
