Big News Network, Aug. 22, 2011
Hundreds of new immigrants from the U.S. landed at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel on Tuesday.
An unprecedented 104 of the 360 new arrivals, came to enlist in the Israeli army.
Brig. Gen. Eli Shermeister, the Chief Education Officer, was among a delegation of officials on hand to greet the 18 to 22 year olds.
“It’s an honor to have you join the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) and the Israeli nation,” the Brig. Gen. said. “There are no words to describe my appreciation for you, your courage and the Zionistic values you hold. The State of Israel is coping with security threats every day and defending its security is the main goal of the IDF.”
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